Why Does CNN Keep Featuring "Undecided" Voters Who Are Anything But?

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https://newrepublic.com/article/185290/cnn-undecided-voters-misleading

Why Does CNN Keep Featuring “Undecided” Voters Who Are Anything But?

A man portrayed last week as undecided has in fact left a long online MAGA trail. Was it just a mistake, or is CNN misleading viewers for the sake of compelling television?

Parker Molloy
August 26, 2024

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As the story gained traction, we got treated to a round of “he said, they said.” Rosado’s version of events, CNN’s on-air presentation, and the network’s official statement all seem to be pulling in different directions.

This snafu isn’t just about one voter or one segment gone awry. It’s raising questions about how big news networks handle political coverage. Are “undecided voter” panels worth the trouble? And in an age where everyone’s got a mile-long digital footprint, how do we make sure what we see on TV reflects reality?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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As the story gained traction, Rosado took to X (formerly Twitter) with his version of events. He claimed CNN knew he was a Trump supporter all along, saying they approached him at a restaurant where he openly declared his Trump allegiance. According to Rosado, CNN asked him to “keep an open mind” and give Harris a chance.

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The Rosado incident isn’t an isolated case of questionable representation in CNN’s voter panels. In fact, it appears to be part of a troubling pattern stretching back years.

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1. CNN is trying to sway the election to Trump

They are controlled by John Malone who is the largest landholder in America and another billionaire who doesn’t want to pay his fair share.