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David Greenberg is a professor of history and of journalism and media studies at Rutgers University and the author, most recently, of Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency.

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How a Parasitic Trump Feasted on the Ailing Media

OPPORTUNIST

In his relentless efforts to demonize the press, Trump capitalized on a media landscape degraded by partisanship and media outlets emphasizing spin at the expense of substance.

David Greenberg | Published Jan 20, 2018

How a Little Girl Beat Barry Goldwater

NEW WORLD

In 1964, LBJ’s campaign ran the alarming ‘Daisy’ ad tying Barry Goldwater to the threat of nuclear war. In a selection from ‘Republic of Spin,’ David Greenberg offers a play-by-play.

David Greenberg | Published Feb 19, 2016

Why Liberals Should Oppose Chuck Hagel

Response

David Greenberg outlines why liberal support for Chuck Hagel is folly.

David Greenberg | Published Jan 03, 2013

Is Clintonism Dead?

Did "Clintonism" go down with Terry McAuliffe in Virginia? David Greenberg and Julian Zelizer say that, if you look at the Obama administration, you’ll find the philosophy alive and well.

Julian Zelizer, David Greenberg | Published Jun 12, 2009

Landslide? Not Exactly

While 2008 represents an unmistakable repudiation of contemporary conservatism, Obama didn't redraw the electoral map.

David Greenberg | Published Nov 05, 2008

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