Oh, yes they do.
And they were trying to do something about it.
Oh, come on. You mean to tell me they're that smart?
It doesn't require much in the way of smarts... Reagan's popularity has increased steadily since he left office despite the relentless efforts of the media leftists to vilify him in passing. Obviously a more direct approach was indicated.
This 'interactive media' stuff keeps providing unpleasant surprises to the old guard.
I doubt they'll figure it out in time...