Probably true...when I first ventured into public service, I had this wonderful notion that all media, tv, radio, newspapers, (okay the internet wasn't around then..and yes, I AM OLDER THAN DIRT)..were actually public services to report the truth and help us gain knowledge...I soon discovered the horrible truth. The MEDIA ARE A BUSINESS...we, the people, the politicians, every last one of us are the product....the more they can sell us or our "brand" the more money they make...the more they can increase their circulation, viewership, or popularity by making us more of a sensation or by playing us against one another, the more money they make.

It has gotten completely out-of-hand.

edited to add....

If you don't think it wasn't in the best interest of newspapers, radio and TV to "tighten up" the Presidential race, you haven't been paying attention