Watergate was big enough to leave a permanent bookmark in history books forever. Watergate has had a lasting impact on politics in this country. The scandal also was the start of greater public distrust of government. Watergate has had a lasting impact on journalism in this country. Not since Woodward and Bernstein has an aggressive journalist been found who didn't dream to be the one who toppled a President.
Political coverage is a sport now.
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