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As I discovered, even the governor of a major state who holds pro-life views can be denied a hearing at his partys conve
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"As I discovered, even the governor of a major state who holds pro-life views can be denied a hearing at his party's convention without the national media protesting it"

- Robert Casey

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This quote by Robert Casey is a representation on the power of the media as well as exactly how it can form public opinion. It suggests that also if a guv holds pro-life views, they can be silenced if the media does not support them. This indicates that the media has an excellent influence on the political landscape as well as can be used to control popular opinion. It also suggests that the media can be used to subdue particular views as well as opinions, no matter exactly how popular they might be. This quote serves as a suggestion of the power of the media and exactly how it can be used to shape public opinion and influence political decisions.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Casey between January 9, 1932 and May 30, 2000. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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