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William J. Lederer

“McCarthy succeeded because he discovered and made full use of a tradition of American journalism—that most newpapermen report the news 'straight.' This means that if a prominent person says something sensational—even if untrue—the press normally will report the statement exactly as spoken ... The press simply acts as a mirror.”

William J. Lederer, A Nation Of Sheep
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A Nation Of Sheep A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer
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