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Trump Supporters Tell Us What We're Missing About Their Man

The job of the media is to inform voters on views and behaviors that relay how a political candidate will behave once elected to office. Fair and honest treatment does not necessarily lead to equal coverage. In the case of Donald Trump, it can lead to asymmetrical coverage of a candidate whose behavior appears to undermine the standards of democratic discourse. 

The Colin McEnroe Show has covered issues during this election we think are important for our listeners to know about. One listener thinks we have been unfair to Donald Trump. 

In response, we've invited supporters of Donald Trump to tell us what we're not covering about the man they believe is best-suited to lead our country. Our listener said we're not seeing the Trump that attracts his supporters. We decided to give three supporters an hour to explain.

GUESTS:

  • John Morris - Member of Republican State Central Committee representing the 30th District and Town Chair of Goshen Republican Town Committee
  • Sandra Rutledge Spearman  - Former portrait and commercial artist
  • “Manny” - Trump supporter, 26, whose name is not really Manny. He works in financial services in Hartford and was raised in New Britain
  • Steve Hunt - Health insurance agent and Vice-Chair of Avon Republican Town Committee

You can join the conversation on Facebookand Twitter. 

Colin McEnroe and Chion Wolf contributed to this show

Betsy started as an intern at WNPR in 2011 after earning a Master's Degree in American and Museum Studies from Trinity College. She served as the Senior Producer for 'The Colin McEnroe Show' for several years before stepping down in 2021 and returning to her previous career as a registered nurse. She still produces shows with Colin and the team when her schedule allows.

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