The Scandal That Changed Politics

This chapter examines the significant political sex scandal involving Senator Gary Hart in 1987, which reshaped the landscape of political journalism and public perception. It reflects on the evolution of media scrutiny regarding personal conduct in politics, tracing influences on later figures like Anthony Weiner and Elliott Spitzer. The narrative raises critical ethical questions about the balance between public interest and personal privacy in the context of political accountability.

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