'As the formal impeachment process gets underway, here are a few suggestions for journalists'

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https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1176621545109753863.html

As the formal impeachment process gets underway, here are a few suggestions for journalists on all media platforms so that we obtain the best coverage that is possible in this atmosphere/1

Impeachment is the big story of the moment—treat it like that: Impeaching the President is a huge process. Give the investigation focused attention, cover the evidence in sustained fashion, and let the American people see and learn what is being presented/2

Don't let POTUS set the goalposts: The statements/claims of Trump officials should not go unchallenged. The administration will offer bits and pieces of evidence which are misleading. Question, follow-up, offer contradictory evidence and arguments to hold their feet to the fire/3

Avoid repeating false stories even in stories about falsehood: POTUS throws out baseless accusations with the full knowledge that reporters will chew over the tweets or statements for days. Chyrons, tweets, + online headlines all repeat the discredited information/4

Devote resources to the substance: Two questions should be preeminent. What did the president do and were his actions high crimes and misdemeanors?/5

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[liberal N proud]

1. I would be happy with just plain old that's the way it was reporting

Just the facts, no commentary

[Thomas Hurt]

2. Shorter version:

Trump is a grifter, a pathological liar, and will say anything to manipulate you.

[Wellstone ruled]

3. Okay,but,

your paragraph four will win out the day. There so few real Journalist's in D.C.or New York,most are overpaid Steno's waiting for Cocktail Hour and sharing War Stories with the White House Staffers.