Raging Moderates — Tight Polls, North Carolina Governor’s Scandal, and Millionaires Are Renting Homes

NC Scandal

The North Carolina governor's race has been rocked by a scandal involving GOP front-runner Mark Robinson. His past comments, where he compared himself to a "black Nazi," have resurfaced, along with revelations about his activity on an online porn forum 1. Jessica Tarlov notes that Robinson's staff has quit, indicating the severity of the situation 1. She questions why Robinson remains in the race despite these controversies, especially when compared to scrutiny faced by other political figures 2.

I think America has decided that they'd rather have a pervert than someone old and feeble.

--- Scott Galloway

This scandal raises questions about civic responsibility and the standards expected of public officials.

   

Media Bias

The media's role in covering political scandals is under scrutiny, with Scott Galloway highlighting biases in reporting. He criticizes the media's tendency to focus on personal aspects of a scandal, often overshadowing the more significant issues at play 3. Jessica Tarlov discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists, particularly when personal relationships intersect with professional responsibilities 4.

It felt like none of the lessons of the hash metoo era were being remembered at all.

--- Jessica Tarlov

This discussion underscores the need for ethical integrity and balanced reporting in political journalism.