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The critique extends to figures like Rachel Maddow’s guest, Rachel Maddow herself, portraying her as a cultural snob who views the White House and patriotic symbols through a disparaging lens. Such insidious disdain feeds into a broader pattern of liberal elitism that undermines the sensibilities of average Americans, who are often unaware of these condescensions but feel their dismissiveness.
The Future of Political Engagement
Concluding on a note about relevance, it’s acknowledged that traditional cable news outlets are losing viewership and influence. The future of political communication, therefore, might lie beyond these channels, in more direct, grassroots, or digital platforms where genuine engagement takes precedence over hollow narratives.