The Front Runner

In May 1987, Colorado Senator Gary Hart appeared poised to secure the Democratic presidential nomination, but a sudden media frenzy surrounding rumors of infidelity drastically altered his fate. Through detailed reporting, Matt Bai explores how Hart's fall from grace was not just a personal tragedy but a turning point in the evolution of political media and American politics. The story highlights the shifting landscape of news coverage during a time of technological and cultural change, offering a compelling look at an era-defining moment in U.S. political history.