Im affirmative for this debate. The media has more power over the news then the government?

There’s really only one major point.

Without the media, the government has no effective way of disseminating its accomplishments, its goals, its problems, its candidates, its programs, its initiatives, etc. The media can also choose what to cover and what not to cover. Remember that the media “don’t tell people what to think, but what to think about.” Because of the First Amendment, the government can’t tell the media what to cover or really stop it from covering anything (unless something like national security is involved). Now the relationship is symbiotic; the media want to cultivate a good relationship with government because newspapers, TV stations, etc. want to be the first and best in their coverage. A good professional rapport with government officials ensures this. BUT the government also relies on the media to inform people about things like taxes, health care, defense, social services, elections and education.

“In America, the president reigns for four years, but journalism governs forever.” — Oscar Wilde