Away Quote by Rick Perlstein
“Indeed, it was largely the clubbiness of the Washington village press corps that let Nixon get away with Watergate and still win his landslide in 1972.”
About This Quote
Washington press's camaraderie helped Nixon evade accountability during Watergate.
In simple terms: Press collusion shielded misconduct.
Key Takeaway
Demand independent journalism.
Themes
political corruption
media ethics
accountability
Mood
critical
historical
Type
reflection
warning
When to use this quote
- political scandals
- media investigations
- public trust
Key Concepts
historical analysis
press freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent press collusion?
- How can journalists stay impartial?
A Different Perspective
Not all press was complicit.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
