Politico, Herman Cain and Investigative Reporting

Dreams from my childhood:
When I grow up, I want to be just like the reporters who wrote about the sexual abuse charges that Herman Cain was accused of. I would be on television a whole lot of times'n everybody will want me to be on their show. I might even could work for Politico. Wow!

Reality:
What is an Investigative Reporter?
Written By: Garry Crystal
Excerpt:
The investigative reporter researches, interprets, and communicates the news. The story he or she is researching can take anything from weeks to months to research and write. With the investigative reporter, it is a case of going deeper, getting to the root of the story, and presenting it to the public. The investigative reporter will usually make sure to cover all angles and present the most comprehensive, unbiased view.

And
A good investigative reporter has a built-in sensor for a news lead. He or she should also be sensitive to people, unbiased, and open-minded. Competition in the field of journalism is fierce, but there are a wealth of media formats, such as television, radio, and print, in which a career can be found. A good starting place for a career in journalism is to take a course at a college or to apply for a writing job at a local newspaper. The trainee will start off small to gain experience, and the pay will not be great, but it can lead to one of the most rewarding and exciting careers.
Read more at:
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-investigative-reporter.htm

As always,
BB