Quote by Hugh Sidey

The legions of reporters who cover politics don't want to quit the clash and thunder of electoral combat for the dry duty of analyzing the federal budget. As a consequence, we have created the perpetual presidential campaign.

The legions of reporters who cover politics don't want to qu

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This quote suggests that journalists who primarily cover politics are more interested in the excitement and drama of electoral battles rather than engaging with the intricacies of analyzing the federal budget. As a result, there is a constant focus on presidential campaigns, with less attention given to scrutinizing and understanding the financial priorities and policies of the government. This perpetuates a cycle where political reporting revolves around campaigning rather than delving into substantive issues such as the budget.

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