Tag Archives: Tim Russert

by phyllis, June 23, 2008

There have been non-stop tributes to Tim Russert – from erudite political friends to strangers traveling long distances to pay their respects. He was the toughest interviewer in broadcast journalism and few had come even close to rattling him. He clearly understood how the media game is played. Because he knew an awful lot more, this week we’ll be talking about what you and other Sandwiched Boomers can learn from his legacy and apply to your life. He knew how to be a good son, father and husband. Tim Russert … Continue reading →

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by phyllis, April 23, 2008

Hillary Clinton beat Barack Obama by 10 points in Pennsylvania last night – and the race goes on. She was gracious, her talk emotional and personal, speaking about her family and to the voters. She held herself out as a role model for women, sharing vignettes about a 90 year old woman who was born before women could vote and about parents reassuring their young daughter that she can be anything she wants. Clinton, echoing the crowd’s chant of “yes we will,” declared that the tide is turning. She added … Continue reading →

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by phyllis, February 27, 2008

In an effort to keep her campaign alive, during the Cleveland democratic debate last night Hillary Clinton referred to herself as a fighter – saying that’s the kind of president the country needs in these difficult and complicated times. The debate was contentious and she was feisty, both with Obama and the moderator, Tim Russet. But was that only because she’s struggling to stay in the race or was it also because women, by nature, tend to be more emotional and expressive? Clinton and Obama went back and forth about … Continue reading →

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