The world of journalists is nearly the last place on earth people should be looking for political information. There are lies, few serious attempts at understanding the views of opponents, disinterest in the implications of the policies expounded and not even straightforward reporting of what people actually said.
A major problem that the journalists face is that we live in an era where any person with a microphone can broadcast their opinion, and it turns out the thoughtful, intelligent and intellectually honest types don't work in media outlets. People are going to start organising to listen to people of higher quality than journalists. We need high quality information to make informed political decisions. People with journalism degrees, as a community, are not providing that quality.
The internet has revealed just how deeply the misdirection and dishonesty extended. There is too much sunlight now for journalism as an institution to survive in the form it always has. We're going to be better off with a mix of economists, religious leaders, political personalities, technical experts, longform discussion and a melange of small- or big-time podcasters.
No, you can’t say it wasn’t your decision. If you want to not be held accountable for the work your employees, contractors, and agents do on your behalf, you should have to prove they acted against your express written orders.
Funny how access to enough money to form a corporation, does in certain circumstances tend to clothe your subsequent actions in virtue...