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Do newspapers still have the ability to influence voters?

Do newspapers have the power to influence voters?

The famous 'It was The Sun wot won it' headline followed the 1992 general election, but the ability of newspapers to influence voting intentions could be in decline, particularly with the rise of social media.

Two former political editors The Guardian's Michael White and The Sun's Trevor Kavanagh, discuss whether politicians should fear the papers and how coverage of this election compares with previous campaigns.

This clip is from 5 live Daily 28 April 2015.

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