PSA: Remember, the Media Wants a Horse Race.

[berni_mccoy]

Until the election, you are going to hear things that will stress you out. Never mind that noise. Focus on voting and getting everyone you know to vote (and to the polls if necessary). Turn off the news. The reality is, there is only one poll that matters: the election.

The media wants a tight race because they believe it will keep everyone watching the news non-stop until the election. Don't reward them with your viewership which gives them billions in advertising. READ the news. Skip the polls. Focus on issues when talking with friends and family. And Get Out the Vote!

[dlk]

1. A Horserace is Better for Revenue

[lancelyons]

2. Think about this. The media probably loves this SHOCK politics.

guessing the news / politics ratings are at an all time high.

Do the media outlets secretly want trump to stay in office because of the shock coverage?

It would be a shame to find out that this was the case but I would not be shocked.

[PSPS]

3. "It may not be good for America, but it's damn good for CBS." - Les Moonves CBS CEO

[Wounded Bear]

4. A "close" race is better for ratings...

which means more ad revenue.

[kairos12]

5. TV stations are cashing in on nauseating adds.

[PatSeg]

6. I have been trying to tune a lot of election coverage off

I'll fast-forward through the maps and poll numbers, because I know it will only stress me out more and there is nothing I can do about it anyway. The past two years have been exhausting enough, I don't need to create more anxiety for myself.

[Blue_Tires]

7. +1

[redstatebluegirl]

8. Thank you I needed to hear this today.

[Paladin]

9. The media's "Horserace" mentality helped put trump in office.

And yeah, Chuck Todd, as a matter of fact I AM looking at you......