Absolutely, it was extremely important for the balance of power.
I'm saying that the President is presented with all kinds of situations where he almost snaps his fingers and incredible things get done, things that turn pipe dreams into reality.
Perhaps the idea of "doing the impossible" went to Nixon's head. Perhaps he really was morally weak. Perhaps he made a spur-of-the-moment decision that he soon regretted, but couldn't walk back. I don't know which.
The media absolutely hated him, as much as they hated Reagan or Trump. They were more reserved about showing it, but the hatred was just as strong. Not that it matters.
As KC_Conspirator said, Obama's bugging of the Trump campaign was worse, and had no consequences at all.
Yes, Nixon was the first president or presidential candidate of the modern era that the media truly hated. The media hated Reagan, but bot with such vehemence. The media hatred of Nixon was only eclipsed by the media hatred of Trump.
Yes, Nixon was the first president or presidential candidate of the modern era that the media truly hated. The media hated Reagan, but not with such vehemence. The media hatred of Nixon was only eclipsed by the media hatred of Trump.