In 2008 Joe McCain, Brother of the Presidential Hopeful John

In 2008 Joe McCain, brother of the presidential hopeful John McCain, called 911 to complain about a traffic jam. When the 911 operator scolded him, he used a vulgarity and hung up. This incident was reported on the news almost immediately, illustrating that:

A) Republican politicians are more likely to make costly high-profile gaffes.
B) sound bytes are now the primary way by which politicians communicate with the public.
C) new media primarily reach older voters.
D) new media are a valuable tool for politicians trying to reach youth.
E) the power and potential of new media in the political process cuts both ways.