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Washington Week  The Backstory: Covering the President

What it's like as a reporter covering the president. Details

 

Program: Washington Week

Episode: The Backstory: Covering the President

What's it like to be a reporter covering a president who's also running for re-election? Gwen Ifill gets "The Backstory" from Peter Baker of The New York Times who explains what it's like traveling on on Air Force One with President Obama, the time pressures and fine line between official duties and campaigning.

Duration: (6:19)
Premiere Date: 05/29/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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