This week’s Washington corollary to the tree-in-the-forest thought experiment: If the January 6 committee holds a professionally brilliant hearing, amid wall-to-wall prime-time coverage, will anyone pay attention? If the answer is no, the committee itself is largely to blame.
The prospect of public apathy is already troubling the establishment considerably. “Democrats have a tough challenge of persuading a disillusioned American electorate to listen” hearing, Politico worries. The Washington Post is concerned that even the weeks of this mini-series “can’t change hearts or minds.” Troubled are already making allegations. It’s the fault of Republicans who would “downplay” the findings, Americans who are too focused on gasoline prices, and Fox News who decided not to live Thursday’s hearing (though Fox Business and every other station did). Said they would).
opinion | Incredible Jan 6 Committee
This week’s Washington corollary to the tree-in-the-forest thought experiment: If the January 6 committee holds a professionally brilliant hearing, amid wall-to-wall prime-time coverage, will anyone pay attention? If the answer is no, the committee itself is largely to blame.
The prospect of public apathy is already troubling the establishment considerably. “Democrats have a tough challenge of persuading a disillusioned American electorate to listen” hearing, Politico worries. The Washington Post is concerned that even the weeks of this mini-series “can’t change hearts or minds.” Troubled are already making allegations. It’s the fault of Republicans who would “downplay” the findings, Americans who are too focused on gasoline prices, and Fox News who decided not to live Thursday’s hearing (though Fox Business and every other station did). Said they would).