The media was pilloried in 2016 for giving its viewers and readers the impression there was little chance Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton could lose and for “missing” the phenomenon that was President Donald Trump. This year, editors and executives from several major news outlets told POLITICO they will be prepared for any surprises — and will make sure their audience is, too. “We’re ready for every outcome,” said CNN Washington bureau chief Sam Feist. [POLITICO]
Topping the news: A judge threw out a last-minute lawsuit filed against Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swenson over missing ballots, ruling that she complied with state election law in issuing by-mail ballots to voters in a timely manner.