Press Coverage

The idea of press coverage is an important factor to consider when one wants to learn more about a potential presidential candidate. After conducting a Google search on Jeb Bush, a majority of the stories in recent news were based around the idea of Jeb running in 2016. Ones were written about what Jeb thinks about Obama’s presidency, while others were more concerned about the Bush dynasty, and whether or not Jeb will be the GOP front-runner in 2016. The types of media outlets that are covering Jeb of late include for the majority CNN, ABC News, and various other ones.

            From what I saw on Google and various media outlets, I believe that Jeb and his people are generating the majority of the news.  I believe this because almost all of the recent news about him had a positive light around him or related to him running in 2016. For example in a recent story by ABC News, entitled “Not Just ‘W’s Brother’: How Jeb Bush Is Dealing With His Dynasty Problem”, showed that he does have problems, but he is handling them so he can be successful in 2016. Although that specific article was not all positive thoughts on Jeb, it still leads me to believe that Jeb and his people have a hand in generating the news to benefit himself as a candidate in 2016. 

ABC News article ----à http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ws-brother-jeb-bush-dealing-dynasty-problem/story?id=30484616

            “Jeb Bush is a big fan of NSA surveillance” by CNN also led me to believe that Jeb and his people help generate the news for him. Within the article it talks about how the one idea that Jeb agrees with in Obama’s presidency is his role in the NSA’s program. I believe this was strategically put together by Jeb and his people because it shows he respects Obama to an extent, but at the same time there is also still things Jeb would change if elected in 2016. Then combining both of those factors, of respect and change, leads to a successful image of Jeb as a candidate in 2016. Overall it is usually wiser for Jeb and his people to help generate the news versus just the media because Jeb and his people can control what is conveyed to the readers, so that in the end it will ultimately be beneficial for Jeb. 

CNN article ----à http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/22/politics/jeb-bush-nsa-surveillance-metadata-program/

            I think overall what the media is writing is working for and also against Jeb when considering a possible 2016 presidential campaign. I say that because it depends whether Jeb and his people are generating the news or just the media independently are producing the news. As of right now, when moving into the 2016 election season I believe Jeb should really focus on press coverage concerning issues and showing how independent he is, despite his family political dynasty. Some media outlets, such as ABC News, have tried to push Jeb into comparing his policies with his brother’s, so really gaining coverage of his own individual stances on issues would be wise when going into the 2016 election season.