Romenesko

Media Matters
Eric Boehlert believes the press has embraced the notion of the nonstop presidential campaign for selfish reasons. For political reporters, presidential races used to be the sports car their parents let them take out for a spin once every four years to show off, he writes. "Now it's become a case of incessant cruising, with endless preening and posing. Specifically, White House campaigns can be career-making seasons, when high-profile promotions, book deals, TV punditry contracts, and teaching positions can be pocketed. ...For news media companies, presidential campaigns mean big business."