Short Answers
The Atlantic asks:
After President Obama’s five Sunday-show appearances this weekend, and his appearance on Letterman last night, we ask: How much do media appearances actually influence opinion? Do enough people notice, and does the impact last?
The answers, on average: very little, no, and no.
Comments
Unfamiliar with the literature surrounding this, so a speculative question: is it damaging to largely abstain from media appearances? It seems there could be two effects (or non-effects) — the seeming non-effect of media appearances versus the loss of support from abstention.
Posted by: Trey | September 22, 2009 11:42 AM