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David Greenberg

David Greenberg is a professor of history and of journalism and media studies at Rutgers University and the author, most recently, of Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency.

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OPPORTUNIST

How a Parasitic Trump Feasted on the Ailing Media

In his relentless efforts to demonize the press, Trump capitalized on a media landscape degraded by partisanship and media outlets emphasizing spin at the expense of substance.

David Greenberg

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NEW WORLD

How a Little Girl Beat Barry Goldwater

In 1964, LBJ’s campaign ran the alarming ‘Daisy’ ad tying Barry Goldwater to the threat of nuclear war. In a selection from ‘Republic of Spin,’ David Greenberg offers a play-by-play.

David Greenberg

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Response

Why Liberals Should Oppose Chuck Hagel

David Greenberg outlines why liberal support for Chuck Hagel is folly.

David Greenberg

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Is Clintonism Dead?

Did "Clintonism" go down with Terry McAuliffe in Virginia? David Greenberg and Julian Zelizer say that, if you look at the Obama administration, you’ll find the philosophy alive and well.

Julian Zelizer

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Landslide? Not Exactly

While 2008 represents an unmistakable repudiation of contemporary conservatism, Obama didn't redraw the electoral map.

David Greenberg

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