Fact-checks of politicians’ statements have become increasingly prominent in media coverage of American politics. With dedicated fact-checkers like PolitiFact and recurring features in newspapers like The New York Times and news agencies like The Associated Press, more journalists are trying to assess the accuracy of claims made by public figures than ever before. …
But are people learning about politics from these fact-checks? Or are they just cheering for their side and seeking out reinforcement for what they already believe? CONT.
Brendan Nyhan (Dartmouth), New York Times