FAKE NEWS FIGHT!!! KANSAS CITY TV NEWS MIDTERM CAMPAIGN PUSH BACK!!! KMBC ASKS POLITICOS TO STOP USING THEIR FOOTAGE TO MISLEAD VOTERS!!!
Most TV news editorials are overlooked and ignored by the vast majority of audiences but this latest missive speaks directly to politicos and our local discourse.
To wit . . .
KMBC PREZ SARAH SMITH ARGUES AGAINST POLITICOS USING SNIPPETS OF THEIR NEWS COVERAGE TO BACK UP ATTACK ADVERTS!!!
Now, she is even handed in her criticism and doesn't call out anybody in particular, instead she notes that both sides are guilty of the practice.
However, the most high-profile and well-funded advert using this tactic has been approved by Congressman Yoder against Sharice Davids where newsman Kris Ketz is front and center.
To be fair, the scary music, filter and graphic overlay should signal to most viewers that the advert is not part of the news.
Nevertheless, here's the ask from the top rated TV Kansas City station regarding news footage in political commercials:
"Campaign strategists from both political parties are lifting video and sound bites of reporters and political coverage, on occasion out of context, and using them in partisan ads.
"Well, this may surprise you, but under U.S. copyright law, this is allowed. It is deemed "fair-use" of the material by campaigns.But, even though it's legal, it can also be very misleading.
"These tactics are trading on the anchors' and reporters' credibility with viewers.
"Broadcasters strive to simply cover the campaigns, not play a part in their messaging to voters. So for these reasons, we respectfully ask the candidates to use their own words, sell themselves and the merits of their candidacy, and not try to imply an endorsement by lifting carefully edited snippets of news coverage."
And so . . .
SHOULD POLITICOS STOP CREATING FAKE NEWS ATTACK ADS WHICH UNDERMINE TV STATION CREDIBILITY???
OR . . .
IS KMBC UNDERESTIMATING AUDIENCES AND VOTERS?!?!
You decide . . .
I think the solution here might be to for the campaigns to be more transparent about how they're using the footage. They should set it aside and makes it seem like more of a quote, not trying to endorse their narrative. Basically it's a question of style.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen anybody else do it locally but Yoder. He is the worst at it and he should apologize. He can beat Sharice Davids without using any of these tricks. His more recent advertisments are better. Glad that KMBC finally spoke up.
DeleteShe's kind of being milquetoast about it. She should call out Yoder specifically. He is the worst offender in this election. The complaints are really against him. And what this signals is that he's scared, he knows that people are getting tired of him and the hardcore Republicans don't have much loyalty and might not get out the vote in good numbers to keep him in office. I like that she said something but she needs to do more
Delete*Kmbc should reject the commercials and call on other networks to do the same.
*Yoder should be reported to the u.s ethics commission.
*There should be a demand for a public apology from offending campaigns.
If we're serious about fighting fake news, it should start here and now
Yoder doesn’t need any commercials to beat the lesbian. She is already licked.
ReplyDeleteJesus fucking Christ, fix the Captcha.
ReplyDeleteI wish we could somehow get back to real campaign ads. "Hi I'm Sam Smith and I am running for congress. I believe in God, Mom and Apple Pie. I haven't had any affairs or sexually attacked anyone. I don't drink, smoke cuss or disparage any other candidates" Please vote for a true American that will fight for your interests in DC. I am Sam Smith and I approved this message. Thank you".
ReplyDeleteBut the dark money says... "Sam Smith is a conservative that wants to end Abortion and trample the rights of women and the LGBTQIZ community. Sam Smith is to radical for our state".
I am sick of politics.
I also believe that Kevin Yoder could take the high road and get a slide show of supporters from different races and groups to support him in an ad. Like..." I am a white male and I support Kevin Yoder, I am a Pakistani woman whose husband was murdered and I support Kevin Yoder, I am a Lesbian woman and I support Kevin Yoder. "
And I would approve that message.
Maybe if KMBC would not report fake news their news feeds would not be used against the other side. KMBC is responsible for the content of their newscasts aren't they?
ReplyDeleteQuit your crying.
The biased media is just pissed they are trying to help Davids and it back fired. Just more whining liberals.
ReplyDeleteIf KMBC is fake news, why use their footage in your "truthful" ad?
ReplyDeleteOh, it's only fake news when it doesn't support us or we don't like it.
yeah, people are so inured to attack and other ads that most don't take them any more seriously than the fake news before and after them.
ReplyDeletein other words, most people are pretty smart about what to believe in today's polluted media world.
this is not a cynical point of view but a positive one: the populace has had to become more discerning.
Agreed, 3:00. Obviously, Sarah wants Sharice to win, and is trying to put a thinly veiled scold on Yoder. Political campaigns use gamesmanship that is not always polite. Everyone has known this for hundreds of years. So, Sarah voicing a stand-down on that "fair use" tactic is AIMED AT Yoder, and is altogether too snowflakey and futile. It ain't gonna "girl power" sympathy for Davids.
ReplyDeleteIf Yoder had done ANYTHING positive to run on, he would.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't.
So he spends is millions in lobbyist swamp money to spread lies about his opponent.
The media sanctimony is an indicator of their hypocrisy and bad faith.
ReplyDelete^4:04, Ya nailed it!
DeleteFake news used to run fakd ads, drawing a fake complaint. And maybe the complainer is a fake person.
ReplyDelete4:00 so your guilty of falling for the fake political ads then?
ReplyDeleteAgree with @1:43 about the captcha.
ReplyDeleteNeed pictures of local soy boys riding the scooters and local streets with potholes.
Yoder is a fake public servant.
ReplyDeleteHowever, he is a genuine dipshit. What an asshole.
Why doesn’t KMBC stop misleading us that Bryan Busby is not a flaming homosexual sucking several dicks every day.
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious. Local Kansas City drama.
ReplyDelete4:50 busby is a flaming homosexual, everybody knows that
ReplyDelete4:25: He's a skinny dipping dipshit.
ReplyDelete4:50: Has KMBC said ANYTHING about Busby's sexual orientation? Or, for that matter, anyone else's? Just because he wouldn't give you a blowjob is no reason to be so vindictive.
Yes!
ReplyDeleteStop using the local television "news" footage to mislead the public.
That's the job of the local television "news reporters".
Catch any of the make-believe brave drama queen reporters bringing you the latest on the hurricane.
Leaning against wind that didn't exist and standing in holes to make the water look deeper.
Leave make-believe to the experts and professionals, you sneaky politicos!
Sanctimonious hypocrisy at its best.
Oh, so the news doesn't like it when their likeness is used without permission or taken out of context?
ReplyDeleteThe KMBC chief only has her panties twisted because Kris Ketz let his guard down and told the truth about Sharice David’s lieing about what she said that is recorded. David’s regrets giving her honest opinion about her desire to abolish ICE and turn the USA into a third world shit hole in her socialist lust for power.
ReplyDeleteSarah can go fuck herself.
ReplyDelete@ 8:38, Sarah leaves that up to Sharice to do for her. Birds of a feather flock together! I mean fuck together.
ReplyDeleteChris Ketz has never been credible, from my viewpoint, so Yoder's campaign has just glommed onto that and doubled down. They are in full smear mode against a bright, capable opponent who is not yet polished enough to break through.
ReplyDeleteNo signs of her being bright or credible. Better circle the wagons on your lesbian crush 9:33.
ReplyDelete^^^And what signs do you get from the Republicans about being bright and credible? I imagine since they are all white dudes you are sold?
ReplyDelete