ABSTRACT
The relationship between news and politics is considered intrinsic to democratic life. After all, news is routinely made up of political actors and parties, a place where their decisions, actions and motivations are most likely to be featured. Since most people in advanced Western democracies rely on the news to understand the world, politics is largely understood by what appears in it, whether learning about a new health policy, an imminent war happening or a politician resigning. Of course, citizens can personally interact with their elected representatives at town halls, say, or constituency surgeries and campaign events. Or by other means, such as writing, emailing or “tweeting” their thoughts and concerns to politicians.
