I'd like to be clear: In talking about the relative differences in coverage in this post, I'm not suggesting that the NYT or other outlets don't cover progressive wins at all. They sometimes do write election stories covering progressive wins. One of my points is that the volume, intensity, and prominent placement of the coverage are very different, and also: the pronouncements from "strategists" and "experts" about what one isolated progressive victory means for the entire country are very different.
UPDATE: For at least the second time, the NYT has quietly altered and modified the article (without an official correction) to correct falsities I identified and, now, to add an entirely new source. This post was based on the original article, not any subsequent, unacknowledged changes the paper made in response to criticism.
I'd like to be clear: In talking about the relative differences in coverage in this post, I'm not suggesting that the NYT or other outlets don't cover progressive wins at all. They sometimes do write election stories covering progressive wins. One of my points is that the volume, intensity, and prominent placement of the coverage are very different, and also: the pronouncements from "strategists" and "experts" about what one isolated progressive victory means for the entire country are very different.
UPDATE: For at least the second time, the NYT has quietly altered and modified the article (without an official correction) to correct falsities I identified and, now, to add an entirely new source. This post was based on the original article, not any subsequent, unacknowledged changes the paper made in response to criticism.
As of yesterday, Bass has 42.9% to Caruso’s 36.3%, with a vote margin of more than 40,000.
California is increasingly becoming a mail voting state. It is a mistake to jump on election night or even the day after totals.
Your analysis is excellent Alec. Spot-on.