Pack journalism occurs when news organizations chase each other, reporting the same information about the same story. Stories fuel each other, often covering the same points again and again. Journalists become the focus and source of the news, rather than reporting the news. To get a new slant on these stories the press reports what each other are saying. Thus, in 2005 for example, we had months of coverage of stories like the Terri Schiavo case and Mark Peterson trial.
Individual journalists spend time with each other covering the same topic. They share information and rely on each other for news tips and follow similar angles in their coverage. They begin to think and act alike, becoming homogenous in their approach to reporting the news. Because they feed on each other, little new investigation is needed and little new information comes forward.
Attorney General Scandal Another Example of Pack Journalism
8mm
It took Terri Schiavo, and the momentous political shift that resulted from Jeb Bush's and the religious right's effort to keep her hooked up to a feeding tube, that cleared the way for a bona fide presidential run by Giuliani.
8mm
Yes, of course, liberals always hunt in packs. They also prefer sneak attacks, from behind, and go running to daddy if anyone hits back. These are among the qualities that make me pronounce them bratty, devious, evil-minded little girls regardless of their age or sex.
Attorney General has skeletons in his closet. That's why W won't fire him.