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Fox News and the Bush DUI Controversy
This chapter explores the internal deliberations at Fox News surrounding the decision to report on George W. Bush's past DUI arrest during a crucial election period. It examines the ethical tensions within journalism, the shift in focus from Bush's actions to the leak's origins, and the dynamics of election night reporting. The narrative illustrates how audience expectations and ratings influenced coverage, culminating in significant projections that shaped the public perception of the presidential race.
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