Hollywood weighs impact of election

October 30, 2008 During a survey in September, the Center for Media and Public Affairs counted seven times as many jokes about the Republican ticket than the Democratic one. [...] next week's election will also impact Hollywood, influencing culture and policy in crucial ways. In redefining the pop cultural zeitgeist, it could indirectly affect which movies are made and how much media regulation conglomerates face as well as have an impact on digital development and cable-news ratings.

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