Just as President Donald Trump’s 2016 election provided a much-needed boost to the news business, Ocasio-Cortez’s rise to political stardom has helped media outlets that cover her, delivering higher TV ratings and online visitors. Fox News mentions the 29-year-old New York Democrat almost every night, far more than its rivals at CNN and MSNBC, a sign that she’s a ratings magnet for the opposition media, too. The average article about her gets 1,300 page views, or roughly double what typical political articles generate, the firm found. Asked about the company’s coverage, a Fox News representative pointed to positive comments the network’s hosts have made about Ocasio-Cortez. “At Fox, she plays into their need for a villain now that Hillary Clinton is no longer relevant,” Barry said.

Source: National Post March 25, 2019 12:40 UTC