In a democracy; the will of the people detemine the goverment's agenda and who is elected. Most people (ie. non-freepers) are incredibly stupid, and have a memory shorter than that of a goldfish. As proof, please note that I am certain that the idiots driving on the roads are non-freepers. We remember things, hold people accountable, are smart, very attractive, clean, and thus are impeccable drivers.
In that same vein, by using the news to keep people 'caught up' and active, GW is showing that the Republicans do what they say, and have a plan. Hopefully, a few of the idiots who have previously voted Dem, will think before voting again.