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I live in the US and I've said this for decades. I wish the media were just as hard on the politicians they agree with.

The one thing different about trump is that he purposely provoked the media and responded to petty nonsense that previous presidents would have just ignored. Trump and the media have a symbiotic relationship because they both need the attention.

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It seems funny to me that when people say things about the "media" they by implication omit such members as Fox News, the many, many right leaning web-only news sites and "conservative" talk radio (terrestrial and sat). In addition, much of "local" tv news stations are owned by conservative leaning Sinclair Broadcasting, an ownership which has pressed its own views on the reporting of news by its properties.

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I was mostly talking about fox news, they started the whole trend of being blatantly biased in their reporting. what made you think otherwise?

Likely "The one thing different about trump is that he purposely provoked the media" Generally, one does not provoke your sympathizers.

No, there were other differences. Let’s just go with his most recent example: He’s still refuting election results with no evidence to backup his claim.

Just like Gore in 2000, who didn't concede until December 13th after every avenue to victory he had was closed.

Let the process play out. He'll have his day in court and will either win or lose, just like Bush and Gore.

Trying to rush things would have the opposite effect of building faith in the system.

There is no equivalence between Gore in 2000 and Trump in 2020. Gore demanded a recount of the exceedingly close outcome in Florda, one which hinged in large part on the accurate counting of the dreadful butterfly ballot. Gore at no time said, nor pressured anyone else to say, 'Its all fraud! Throw out all the votes and have the legislature put my elector slate in'

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