Crown Jewel?

Politico's Max Tani writes about the rise and fall of star White House reporters.

Washington reporters have long considered the role of White House correspondent to be the crown jewel of American political journalism. It has launched high-profile television careers, scored countless reporters book deals and been bestowed on media veterans for years of ink-drenched work.

But during the age of Biden, a perch inside the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room has become something altogether different. It’s become a bore.

Some of those covering the most powerful office on the planet say that the storylines, while important, and substantive, can lack flair or be hard to get viewer attention. There is industry-wide acknowledgment that viewership is down. Television outlets have been quick to turn their attention to other stories and bolster other units. There is a sense that the main saga of American politicediarelys is taking place outside the confines of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and that the journalists covering it — Donald Trump and the future of democracy — may reap the career rewards.

When I saw the article, I immediately thought of Fox' Peter Doocy, who has been the most notable challenger to Biden's policies. But you have to read 32 paragraphs before any mention of Doocy! Typical bias from a fellow White House journaist! Read more here: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/04/29/the-fall-of-the-white-house-correspondent-00028272