the news or even the weather.....they have all become entertainers. although that is really a bit of a mis nomer. Since all any of them have to be able to do is be a good reader. I have read some where that the decline of news quality has in fact gone down with the advent of readers VS reporters (I don't remember where it was but it was long before the election).

Having worked with the newspaper industry for a good number of years...the one comment that I always remember made by the publisher of a very notable newspaper....the aim is to be first and if it factual or true....all the better!!!!

btk