Reporting on Sheehan: Because “Mother” Sounds Better Than “Demonstrator”

Same story. Three hours later, different headline.

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Sheehan Media Coverage

Because perception really is greater than reality.

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7 Responses to “Reporting on Sheehan: Because “Mother” Sounds Better Than “Demonstrator””

  1. The Anchoress Says:

    Make the headline a heart-grabber!

    California Conservative made a good headline change catch:
    First headline: Sheehan, anti-war demonstrators flock to Washington
    Three hours later, same story: Sheehan, anti-war mothers flock to Washington
    Yeah…because the press is not trying t…

  2. The Anchoress » Make the headline a heart-grabber! Says:

    [...] California Conservative made a good headline change catch: [...]

  3. wordsmith Says:

    That is absolutely too rich! Thanks for spotting this.

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