>until overwhelming evidence to the contrary is provided, I will
>maintain that tv, radio, etc. never change anyone's mind (or only an
>insignificant number) but merely strengthen these preexisting viewpoints
>as Jefrey describes here.
Rush Limbaugh's program became popular four years after Reagan was elected. The continued popularity of right wing radio hosts is a consequence of right ascendancy, not the other way 'round.