I don't back down. I don't cave when the pressure gets too great from these partisan political ideological forces.

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Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate Macarena?

Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate Macarena?

Texas: 32 electoral votes, another of the so-called big enchiladas or if not an enchilada...

Texas: 32 electoral votes, another of the so-called big enchiladas or if not an enchilada...

I got addicted. News, particularly daily news, is more addictive than crack cocaine, more addictive...

I got addicted. News, particularly daily news, is more addictive than crack cocaine, more addictive...

What I say or do here won't matter much, nor should it.

What I say or do here won't matter much, nor should it.

For years Don Imus was just - boy, he was merciless in his criticism of...

For years Don Imus was just - boy, he was merciless in his criticism of...

To err is human but to really foul up requires a computer.

To err is human but to really foul up requires a computer.

I've tried everything. I can say to you with confidence, I know a fair amount...

I've tried everything. I can say to you with confidence, I know a fair amount...

Those market researchers... are playing games with you and me and with this entire country....

Those market researchers... are playing games with you and me and with this entire country....

Despite what many Americans think, most Soviets do not yearn for capitalism or Western-style democracy.

Despite what many Americans think, most Soviets do not yearn for capitalism or Western-style democracy.

Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.

Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.

I had someone at the Houston police station shoot me with heroin so I could...

I had someone at the Houston police station shoot me with heroin so I could...

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.

Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.

I've always tried to be fair, even-handed, not an advocate for any group.

I've always tried to be fair, even-handed, not an advocate for any group.

And now the sequence of events in no particular order.

And now the sequence of events in no particular order.

Only votes talk, everything else walks.

Only votes talk, everything else walks.

Be careful. Journalism is more addictive than crack cocaine. Your life can get out of...

Be careful. Journalism is more addictive than crack cocaine. Your life can get out of...

The legions of reporters who cover politics don't want to quit the clash and thunder...

The legions of reporters who cover politics don't want to quit the clash and thunder...

Journalism allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives its readers an opportunity to live...

Journalism allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives its readers an opportunity to live...