Famed political writer David Broder died Wednesday in Arlington after a battle with diabetes. He was 81.
The Washington Post reported that one of their most successful political columnists died after four decades of hard work for the news organization. Broder was a Pulitzer Prize winning writer who wrote not only for the Washington Post but also wrote political analysis books. Broder also made frequent television appearances as an expert consultant on politics. Early in his career he was nicknamed the dean of the Washington press corps. Broder was known for having the ability to recognize trends in Washington before other news writers.
President Obama released a statement regarding Broder’s death soon after the news was released.
“Like so many here in Washington and across the country, Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant of journalism, David Broder. ... Through all his success, David remained an eminently kind and gracious person, and someone we will dearly miss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in this difficult time,” said the president.
Broder’s most prestigious piece helped break the Watergate scandal in 1973. His coverage of Nixon’s unethical political procedures secured a Pulitzer Prize not only for him, but also one for the Washington Post.
Broder was actively writing in his 80‘s despite the fast pace of Capitol Hill. His final piece was posted by the Washington Post on February 6th, 2011. A full obituary can be found online at www.WashingtonPost.com.
The Washington Post reported that one of their most successful political columnists died after four decades of hard work for the news organization. Broder was a Pulitzer Prize winning writer who wrote not only for the Washington Post but also wrote political analysis books. Broder also made frequent television appearances as an expert consultant on politics. Early in his career he was nicknamed the dean of the Washington press corps. Broder was known for having the ability to recognize trends in Washington before other news writers.
President Obama released a statement regarding Broder’s death soon after the news was released.
“Like so many here in Washington and across the country, Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant of journalism, David Broder. ... Through all his success, David remained an eminently kind and gracious person, and someone we will dearly miss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in this difficult time,” said the president.
Broder’s most prestigious piece helped break the Watergate scandal in 1973. His coverage of Nixon’s unethical political procedures secured a Pulitzer Prize not only for him, but also one for the Washington Post.
Broder was actively writing in his 80‘s despite the fast pace of Capitol Hill. His final piece was posted by the Washington Post on February 6th, 2011. A full obituary can be found online at www.WashingtonPost.com.
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