That's what politics is. It's the story of what's happening, what does it mean, what's the conclusion, who are the interesting characters?

Politicians have done some grim things in pursuit of the office. President Franklin Roosevelt was a philanderer; nevertheless, he pushed aides to use his opponent Wendell Wilkie's affairs to hurt him. He even tutored aides on how to spread rumors without getting caught.

One of the roles of the press is to make sure that the president, in the voice of the people, is telling the truth.

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