ElectionLine’s View From Abroad: CBC News Correspondent Richard Madan Says “Pleasant” Canadians Have Edge Over “Divided” U.S. Networks
deadline.comWelcome to ElectionLine’s A View From Abroad series, in which we speak with media figures who don’t live in America but keep a close eye on its politics.
Every few weeks, these smart observers will provide a unique perspective on what promises to be a fraught and unpredictable campaign for the White House.
This week, our interview is with Richard Madan, the award-winning Washington D.C. correspondent for Canada’s CBC News. When Richard Madan and his crew get out of Washington D.C.
to talk to American voters, they sometimes stick a tiny Canadian flag on the viewfinder of their camera. It’s a signal to contributors that they come in peace and Canadian pleasantries — and, by and large, it’s effective. “When you go into these unfriendly crowds, the second I say we’re Canadian television, any animosity instantly disappears.
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