Speed is one of the most interesting characteristics of politics. Political fortunes can change at the drop of a hat, moving either negatively or positively, based on the perspective of the observer.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Howard Rosenberg lamented the speed of the news cycle and the effect it has in quickly shaping or changing our political views in his book, “No Time to Think: The Menace of Media Speed and the 24 Hour News Cycle.” Rosenberg called the process of a multitude of news stories flying at us at warp speed “feeding the beast.” Are you ready for some shocking news about Rosenberg’s book? It was published in 2008! How much faster is the news and politics moving today, almost 14 years later?