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The Importance of Local News Coverage and the Case of George Santos
The lack of focus on local news coverage by major news organizations may contribute to a delay in red flags being noticed, as seen in the case of George Santos. His unique approach to politics tested the system in a way most politicians don't.
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The lack of focus on local news coverage could be a reason for overlooking red flags in politics, including recent incidents like that with George Santos.
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Summary
The lack of focus on local news coverage could be a reason for overlooking red flags in politics, including recent incidents like that with George Santos. Local news coverage used to be more ambitious and well-funded, but many news organizations, including the New York Times, have strayed from this.