Harris Campaign’s Manipulative Tactics Threaten News Integrity
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**Deceptive Tactics: Harris Campaign Accused of Manipulating News for Political Gain**
A family-owned news outlet in North Dakota is threatening legal action against Vice President Kamala Harris and tech giant Google over allegations of misleading practices that distort news coverage in favor of the Harris campaign.
WDAY Radio, based in Fargo, claims that their original reporting was altered by the Harris campaign to present a favorable narrative, misleading the public and undermining journalistic integrity. According to Steve Hallstrom, the President and Managing Partner of Flag Family Media, which owns WDAY, the campaign employed deceptive tactics by subtly editing headlines and merging unrelated stories to create a false impression of support for Harris.
Hallstrom described the offense: "They took two different unrelated stories that we did have on our website, sort of mashed them together... and then from there, they rewrote a few words to make it look like our news organization was cheering on the selection of Walz." This manipulation is not merely a local issue; similar practices have reportedly affected national news outlets as well, raising significant concerns about the ethical implications of such actions.
The Harris campaign's strategy to buy ad space featuring altered headlines has drawn sharp criticism, with Hallstrom emphasizing that the deceptive ads mislead voters. "When you see that ad, you may understand that it’s an ad, but any reasonable human being would look at that and say, ‘Oh, the campaign found a story or headline on a website that’s good for them,’" he said. "But that’s not what happened here."
In response, Google has maintained that these edits do not violate its advertising policies, attributing some of the confusion to a technical error that overlooked proper disclosures. However, Hallstrom fiercely disagrees, arguing that the manipulation of headlines is fundamentally dishonest and reflects poorly on both the Harris campaign and the tech platform facilitating this behavior.
As the election approaches, the tactics employed by political campaigns are under increasing scrutiny. Critics argue that when a campaign resorts to manipulating news coverage, it reflects a desperate attempt to sway public perception rather than engage with the electorate honestly.
Amidst rising inflation and economic uncertainty, Harris's recent policy proposals, including her controversial price gouging ban, are attracting skepticism. Experts highlight the potential for such measures to invoke severe economic repercussions reminiscent of failed socialist policies in other nations.
With just weeks until the election, the integrity of news coverage and truthful communication from political figures are paramount. Voters deserve transparency and honesty—not manipulation cloaked in political ad strategies.
Sources:
trendingpoliticsnews.com
redstate.com
notthebee.com
A family-owned news outlet in North Dakota is threatening legal action against Vice President Kamala Harris and tech giant Google over allegations of misleading practices that distort news coverage in favor of the Harris campaign.
WDAY Radio, based in Fargo, claims that their original reporting was altered by the Harris campaign to present a favorable narrative, misleading the public and undermining journalistic integrity. According to Steve Hallstrom, the President and Managing Partner of Flag Family Media, which owns WDAY, the campaign employed deceptive tactics by subtly editing headlines and merging unrelated stories to create a false impression of support for Harris.
Hallstrom described the offense: "They took two different unrelated stories that we did have on our website, sort of mashed them together... and then from there, they rewrote a few words to make it look like our news organization was cheering on the selection of Walz." This manipulation is not merely a local issue; similar practices have reportedly affected national news outlets as well, raising significant concerns about the ethical implications of such actions.
The Harris campaign's strategy to buy ad space featuring altered headlines has drawn sharp criticism, with Hallstrom emphasizing that the deceptive ads mislead voters. "When you see that ad, you may understand that it’s an ad, but any reasonable human being would look at that and say, ‘Oh, the campaign found a story or headline on a website that’s good for them,’" he said. "But that’s not what happened here."
In response, Google has maintained that these edits do not violate its advertising policies, attributing some of the confusion to a technical error that overlooked proper disclosures. However, Hallstrom fiercely disagrees, arguing that the manipulation of headlines is fundamentally dishonest and reflects poorly on both the Harris campaign and the tech platform facilitating this behavior.
As the election approaches, the tactics employed by political campaigns are under increasing scrutiny. Critics argue that when a campaign resorts to manipulating news coverage, it reflects a desperate attempt to sway public perception rather than engage with the electorate honestly.
Amidst rising inflation and economic uncertainty, Harris's recent policy proposals, including her controversial price gouging ban, are attracting skepticism. Experts highlight the potential for such measures to invoke severe economic repercussions reminiscent of failed socialist policies in other nations.
With just weeks until the election, the integrity of news coverage and truthful communication from political figures are paramount. Voters deserve transparency and honesty—not manipulation cloaked in political ad strategies.
Sources:
trendingpoliticsnews.com
redstate.com
notthebee.com
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