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Jack Germond was an accomplished American journalist known for his in-depth reporting and analysis of political news. Born on January 30, 1928, and passing away on August 14, 2013, Germond had a career spanning over fifty years in the news industry, working for prominent media outlets such as The Washington Post and The New York Times. His reporting style was characterized by objectivity and depth, and he had a significant impact on American political culture.

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“Every newspaper editor says the heart of the paper is the reporter - which is true - except for the pay!”

Heart Pay Paper Newspapers Editors Reporters Newspaper Editors

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“I loved politics and, I confess, I enjoyed politicians immensely.”

Politician Enjoyed

Book:Fat Man in a Middle Seat: Forty Years of Covering Politics

Source: Fat Man in a Middle Seat: Forty Years of Covering Politics

“The secret of doing well on TV is to understand that it's not too important. A lot of people watching doesn't change anything.”

People Wells Important Secret Tvs

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“American voters have to pay closer attention to politics if they want to avoid four years of whining about the outcome.”

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“Candidates should be extremely cautious in displaying a sense of humor. If he or she tells a joke with a point, there is almost certain to be some minority group offended.”

Ifs Should Certain Groups Jokes Candidates Minorities Sense Of Humor Offended Cautious Minority Groups

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“Television doesn't like politics very well, if you can infer that from the way they cover it.”

Ifs Way Wells Television

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“Everyone I know thinks television is the most important part of my life. I did it for the money! I was able to send my daughter to college.”

Thinking Knows Important Able Television College Daughter My Daughter

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“Mo Udall didn't want the presidency bad enough. He was too sane. He was a marvelous guy, but you had the feeling there was another Udall outside his body watching the candidate Udall who was too extravagant, telling him to cut it out.”

Want Enough Feelings Body Guy Cutting Candidates Sane Marvelous Presidency Extravagant

Author:Jack Germond

“Politicians read the polls that show 85 or 90 percent of the voters profess a belief in God, so they identify themselves with religion, often only to the degree necessary to reach the constituency they are targeting.”

Shows Belief Politician Degrees Percent Voters Polls Belief In God

Author:Jack Germond

“I have been an atheist my entire adult life. I do not proselytize, however. Nor do I question the faith of others. I just don't want to be obliged to accept someone else's faith as a factor in my government.”

Want Has Beens Government Accepting Adults Atheist Factors Obliged

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“My liberal friends are such a bunch soft-headed, politically correct jerks.”

Politics Bunch Jerk Politically Correct

Author:Jack Germond

About the Author

Born: January 30, 1928
Died: August 14, 2013
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 11

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