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Name: The Boys on the Bus
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Author: Timothy Crouse

Timothy Crouse, a reporter for Rolling Stone, documents his journey with the press corps from the June primaries through the November election of 1972. Covering both the Nixon and McGovern campaigns, he reveals the challenges and behind‑the‑scenes tactics that shaped what we now recognize as modern campaign journalism. "The Boys on the Bus" offers an inside look at the political reporting world of the era and its lasting impact on American news.

First publish date: 1973

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Timothy Crouse

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