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25. I've known Howard for over 20 years. He doesn't make remarks like that casually.

Fri Apr 1, 2022, 12:10 PM

Apr 2022

My father was a celebrated Washington print journalist, even made it to the presidency of the Gridiron Club. He was cited in the Congressional Record by Congresscritters of BOTH parties for his fairness.

I was often asked why I didn't go into journalism. I said it was quite simply because his shoes were far too big for me to fill.

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News regarding Jen Psaki [View all] BootinUp Apr 2022 OP

Biden Admin will miss her jcgoldie Apr 2022 #1

We will all miss her at that post, she is by far the best Press Secretary. Escurumbele Apr 2022 #17

She will be missed. Chris Wallace said she is the leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #2

Actually, AFAIC, she's the best EVER. lamp_shade Apr 2022 #3

👍💙 Budi Apr 2022 #6

Add me to what I am sure is a long list of people who agree. NNadir Apr 2022 #13

yes, or very close, here, in order of serving, would be my top ones Celerity Apr 2022 #31

That is how I feel, and I colorado_ufo Apr 2022 #40

Chris can't deny his betters! UTUSN Apr 2022 #8

I like him. Don't always agree but I think he really leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #10

We differ on this, but I seldom differ with you! UTUSN Apr 2022 #11

You can differ with me. It's fine. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #12

The fact that TFG doesn't like him is good enough for me. momta Apr 2022 #14

I think he really wants to be good at his job. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #16

Interestingly enough, Howard Dean told me the same thing over ten years ago. DFW Apr 2022 #20

Wow. Following in his father's foorsteps has to have leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #21

I've known Howard for over 20 years. He doesn't make remarks like that casually. DFW Apr 2022 #25

It's hard for kids to follow a famous parent. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #26

I didn't even try DFW Apr 2022 #28

Better off doing your own thing. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #30

I've seen it close up enough times DFW Apr 2022 #44

Our loss is the network's gain. calimary Apr 2022 #37

Anyone hear who'll take her place as press secretary? Budi Apr 2022 #4

April fools? 2naSalit Apr 2022 #5

I wish, because she's absolutely needed where she is, later as a candidate. UTUSN Apr 2022 #9

I'll love a show with her!!! USALiberal Apr 2022 #7

APRIL FOOLS! James48 Apr 2022 #15

I HOPE it's April Fools! calimary Apr 2022 #38

Please don't, Jen Psaki! librechik Apr 2022 #18

Nope... FailureToCommunicate Apr 2022 #19

She would last half a day on Fox. nt⁸ leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #22

Punching bag? robbob Apr 2022 #23

I can't imagine this being anything but a loss for honesty in politics, and America in general. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #24

I saw where someone else was up there talking and leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #27

Excellent. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #46

I didn't catch her name. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #47

No matter. If she's a "keeper" we'll know it soon enough. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #48

Has a US press secretary ever lasted a full four years? JanMichael Apr 2022 #29

here are the longest tenures Celerity Apr 2022 #33

Ever since 1993 since Marlin Fitzwater no one's gone over 4 years. JanMichael Apr 2022 #35

Wow - look at that. Wall-to-wall men. calimary Apr 2022 #39

Didn't she tell us last year that she'd only stick around the WH for a year or so? MissMillie Apr 2022 #32

Yeah, I remember hearing she would just stick around for the first year. nt Nittersing Apr 2022 #43

I wish her the best. SmallFry Apr 2022 #34

Good luck to her replacement. This woman is a rock star. Joinfortmill Apr 2022 #36

Ditto. Psaki is a badass! n/t iluvtennis Apr 2022 #41

Rachel's time slot? SheltieLover Apr 2022 #42

That's what I was wondering! Rachel has been sorely missed, even though Ali Velshi is BComplex Apr 2022 #45