The New York Times (New York–based national newspaper)
National political journalism and media influence; reputational shaping of governmental institutionsDescription
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The New York Times Editorial Board is invoked as one of the names on the '365 in Media' card, symbolizing elite media criticism that compounds the scandal's visibility and legitimacy; their inclusion underscores mainstream media's role in shaping the narrative.
Via identification as the Editorial Board on the card; institution represented indirectly through citation rather than direct statement.
Exerts reputational power that can legitimize public outrage and influence undecided publics; functions as a narrative amplifier against the administration.
Elevates the controversy into mainstream discourse, making recovery dependent on both policy responses and narrative reframing.
The New York Times Editorial Board is invoked as a powerful media institution on C.J.'s 'list,' symbolizing mainstream media backlash and the shaping of elite public opinion that compounds the administration's polling collapse.
Mentioned by C.J. as part of the negative roster—represented symbolically rather than by a spokesperson in the scene.
Carries reputational authority that compounds political damage; exerts agenda-setting power over national conversation.
Their inclusion on the 'list' signals elite-media condemnation, which translates into measurable polling erosion described by Leo.
Not dramatized in the scene; functions as an external, influential institution.
The New York Times is invoked as the audience whose scrutiny matters; Jane argues the poll gives her senator cover with "New York Times people," suggesting that media validation will legitimize the vote in the court of national opinion.
As an implied audience whose reporters and coverage confer legitimacy on political decisions.
Media acts as an arbiter and amplifier—its perceived approval or attention alters the risk calculus for senators.
Highlights media's role in translating technical polling into political cover, reinforcing the interplay between press narratives and legislative behavior.
The New York Times is invoked as the media arbiter whose scrutiny and coverage give political cover; Jane explicitly says the poll will shield the senator from 'the New York Times people,' making the newspaper an indirect actor that disciplines elected behavior.
By reputation — referenced as 'New York Times people' whose attention and judgment shape senators' fear of negative coverage.
Exercises agenda-setting power over elected officials through potential scrutiny; its implied presence constrains behavior more than direct intervention.
Illustrates the press's role in converting private political calculations into public liabilities; the mere possibility of NYT coverage compels senators to seek cover and alters vote math.
The New York Times is invoked by C.J. as an alternative placement for Gretchen Olan after she is bumped from Meet The Press, indicating its role as a high-value outlet in the administration's counter-programming strategy.
Referenced as a target for op-eds or interviews to shape elite narrative.
Holds agenda-setting and reputational influence; can legitimize or challenge administration framing.
Serves as a critical venue for the administration to recover narrative control when broadcast bookings fail.
Editorial independence and fact-based reporting can complicate political placement strategies.
The New York Times is named by C.J. as an alternative venue to place Gretchen Olan; the Times functions as a counterweight to broadcast Sunday shows, offering print/contextual placement to blunt an opposition's immediate airtime advantage.
Through editorial placement and op-ed/feature opportunities that shape longer-form narratives.
Carries reputational authority; can extend or temper broadcast-driven storylines by providing depth and context.
Acts as a venue for corrective or supplementary messaging when broadcast outlets shape an immediate narrative.
Editorial judgment and placement priorities influence whether and how the Times engages with administration messaging requests.
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