Media

Article 1:

Pence, Rove Say Christine O'Donnell Should Explain "Witchcraft" Comments

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20016946-503544.html

This article is an example of gatekeeper media because its stating that people are curious about why she said what she did about her "dabbling in witchcraft." It doesn't show any signs of her saying why she said what she said and it seems like there is information missing.

Article 2:

Election 2010: West Virginian Senate Special Election

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/west_virginia/election_2010_west_virginia_senate_special_election

This article is an example of scorekeeper media because it states that the Democratic candidate Joe Manchin is leading the Republican candidate for the West Virginia U.S. Senate race. It states that even though Joe Manchin is leading the race has not always been close and that there is a chance that John Raese could still win.

Article 3:

The Gatekeeper to NM's political machine

http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2010/08/the-gatekeeper-to-nms-political-machine/

This article is an example of watchdog media because it is showing that the Attorney General has not done as much as is portrayed. It reveals that he will cover up a lack of action with a general statement about how he is "pleased" with the results.