The trouble is, even with all this attention, is that while the idealized woman spun out by the media is strong, confident and oh-so-pleased with herself, real life singles still have much to struggle with.

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The base has stopped ignoring him due to the low quality of all the other candidates, and he now has the problem that comes with attention, a sensationalist media trying to hold him accountable for his past, and other candidates finding him to be a threat.

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Endorsements and media attention, along with off-the-field image all factor in.

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Mainstream media attention to the Jackson story accounted for 17% of all press coverage last week, with no signs of letting up.

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