Difference between Muckraker and Mudslinger

What is the difference between Muckraker and Mudslinger?

Muckraker as a noun is one who investigates and exposes issues of corruption that often violate widely held values; e.g. one who exposes political corruption or the poor conditions in prisons. while Mudslinger as a noun is one who casts aspersion, who insults. especially a political candidate who makes negative statements about the opposition.

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