Smith Chapter 12 Flashcards
1
Q
explain the partisan press and privacy
A
received much of funding from political parties
- saw selves as fourth estate
- willing to print rumours and gossip
- faded in the mid 1800s but papers continued to have field day exploring private lives of candidates
2
Q
what was the era of the lap dog
what were the justifications for not reporting
A
20th century watch dog to lapdog
- press looked the other way
- adhering to gentlemans agreement: leaders private lives were off limits (if it didnt have effect handling of duty it would not be reported)
3
Q
when did this change
A
watergate, kennedy ( Chappaquiddick) and sexual revolution of 1960s (explore things they werent exploring in the past)
4
Q
what is meant by the pirhana press
A
“private eye” like following politicians around to get story; will devour anyone for anything (serious or not)
