Jimmy Carter’s presidency marked a turning point towards a more confrontational dynamic between the media and politicians, fundamentally altering political journalism in America.
Initially, reporters struggled to grasp Carter's complex identity, defining him as an 'enigma,' reflecting the evolving and more critical nature of political journalism.
Carter's multifaceted background and persona, as a Southern white politician advocating racial equality, presented challenges for journalists who sought to categorize him.
As journalists learned to adapt to this new era of political coverage post-Nixon, they grappled with their own biases and the 'Teddy White-ism' phenomenon.
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