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David Broder: Instant Reactions to the Legendary Journalist's Death
By Mary Phillips-Sandy - AOL NewsDavid Broder, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who was known as "the dean of the Washington press corps," has died at the age of 81. The Washington Post, which published his twice-weekly column, reports that the cause of death was complications from diabetes. Broder won a Pulitzer in 1973 for his coverage of the Watergate scandal. We'll have more on this story, but for now, some first reactions to Broder's passing. From journalist Dave Weigel, via Twitter: .bbpBox45544602832343040 {background:url(http://a3.twimg.com/a/1299177371/images/themes/theme1/bg.png) #C0DEED;padding:20px;} ...
Oprah's 'Power List' Is Loaded With Obama Connections
By Lynn Sweet - Politics DailyOprah Winfrey's first "Power List" has lots of links to the Obama White House and other Washington political and government outposts. ...
Donna Brazile Has Meghan McCain's Back
By David Knowles - Politics DailyAn interesting alliance appears to have formed between John McCain's daughter Meghan and Democratic strategist Donna Brazile. This past Saturday, McCain was tweeting away (without a copy-editor), and left the following message for her 35,000-plus followers:Donna Brazil [sic] said she would kick ass for me if anyone attacks my weight again - who doesn't love her?It was conservative entertainer Laura Ingraham who recently mocked McCain's womanly curves, using a valley girl accent. Listen:McCain, who appeared on "The View" shortly thereafter, had a few choice words for Ingrahm: ...
Top 50 Pundits: Colbert Beats 'Papa Bear,' Keith
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyThe UK Telegraph continued its rollout of the 50 Most Infpundluential Political Pundits with numbers 20-11 today, and it looks like Colbert has been the beneficiary of a "Himself Bump," just edging out his friend, mentor, and microwave provider, "Papa Bear" Bill O'Reilly. Also sure to be disappointed are fans of Keith Olbermann, who landed at #13, forming the bottom slice of bread in an O'Reilly sandwich. I, myself, predicted a #1 finish for the Special Commenter, and must now further question the judgment of my tea-sipping, croquet-playing brethren across the pond.Also sure to be disappointed ...
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