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Jun 3, 2013 · Abstract. In books, trade publications and newspaper articles, journalists often report that former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew described journalists as “nattering nabobs of negativism.”. That journalistic maxim is wrong.
- Norman P. Lewis
- 2010
Nattering Nabobs of Negativism. A phrase used by Vice President Spiro Agnew to refer to the members of the media with whom he had a very acrimonious relationship. The phrase was first used by Agnew in a speech on September 25, 1970 in which he slammed the media for negative coverage of the Nixon administration.
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Aug 8, 2018 · He labeled congressional opponents of the war in Vietnam “radic-libs” and denounced Nixon administration critics as “nattering nabobs of negativism.” Conservatives loved him. Liberals ...
Addressing the California Republican Convention in San Diego, Agnew targeted "the nattering nabobs of negativism. They have formed their own 4-H Club —the 'Hopeless, Hysterical, Hypochondriacs of History'."
Jul 2, 2006 · He inscribed himself in history, and in famous-quotation anthologies, forever, when he said, “In the United States today, we have more than our share of nattering nabobs of negativism. They...
Nov 13, 2019 · Nattering nabobs of news criticism: 50 years ago today, Spiro Agnew laid out a blueprint for attacking the press | Nieman Journalism Lab. “In his attacks on television news, Agnew struck a chord with conservatives who had long regarded the media with suspicion. Nixon later called Agnew’s speech a ‘turning point’ in his presidency.”
Dec 11, 2020 · He called his critics nattering nabobs of negativism. And there's a great quote that you use in the podcast. He said, if you tell me that the hippies and the yippies are going to be able to do the ...
