Straying from the herd on the issues of the day.
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I’ve spent more than half a century in journalism and politics—something my young campaign aides begged me not to mention when I ran for Congress last year. But I think I’ve learned a thing or two, and I believe it’s important to use that experience to stand up for what I believe. Now more than ever.
This Substack will focus mostly on politics and media, though I reserve the right to indulge my passion for sports when the moment moves me.
Maybe the nicest compliment I’ve received over the years is being called a truth-teller. I’ve always prided myself on being allergic to spin, groupthink, political correctness and fear of repercussion. That’s what I’ll keep aiming for here.
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