Firstly I noticed that the article came from a reputable source, the Washington Post. Especially with political searches I wanted to be thorough and also try to find an unbiased article. Regarding the subject matter this provided to be challenging. The article is written in what may be perceived as a biased tone, however, I feel that there is just no other way to word the facts and that there is and should be no other reaction besides disgust. The fact that its a presidential candidate, a potential leader of millions of women, is extremely worrisome. The article’s tone is fact-based. It quotes people involved as well as other leaders with strong opinions about the leaked audio. The intended audience could have been multiple targets. Definitely women, and really, anybody who knows and cherishes a woman (because we all love the “I have a wife” response… because without the possessive, the situation would hold less relevance). This article positively and effectively communicated what was said, and provided dates. Aside from the publication, it still would have seemed like an extremely valid source. There also was enough information to work with, so the task was definitely simplified. These types of news articles are important to populate during election time. This is beneficial to Clinton’s campaign because it exposes a seemingly striking character flaw in her opponent. The intention of the article seems to not necessarily sway readers but instead to present information to readers using his quotes. It provided information in a clear and concise way that I would say leaves readers better understanding the situation.
Oct 092016