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I believe the answer is:
-Protected by First Amendment rights
-Influences public opinion on a massive scale
The first amendment rights in united states provide the citizens with the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press, which makes the government unable to stop the press from openly criticize them.
Due to it's massive reach from various media, Press is capable in influencing public opinion on massive scale, and could definitely help a certain representative to be elected.
Answer:
influences public opinion on a massive scale.
protected by the first amendment
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