The US election: It's a no-win situation for the media

Washington

REGARDLESS who wins the election, the press - or, at any rate, what used to be called the "mainstream" media - may be the big loser. Donald Trump is making a case that he's the victim of an orchestrated media campaign to defeat him, and although the charge is untrue, it may stick among his devoted followers.

We live in an era of fragmented news sources. People can pick not only what's interesting and agreeable, but also what confirms their opinions, convictions and biases. There are more choices than ever.