Spend hundreds of millions; talk endlessly about issues; present 12-point plans for education, the economy, and the environment. But in the end, the election of our next president can turn on a gaffe. — Jack Germond Copy Share Image
Rather than fretting about IQ scores, voters should try to determine what candidates read - other than the Bible, which they all say they… — Jack Germond Copy Share
Every newspaper editor says the heart of the paper is the reporter - which is true - except for the pay! — Jack Germond Copy Share
Candidates should be extremely cautious in displaying a sense of humor. If he or she tells a joke with a point, there is almost… — Jack Germond Copy Share
Spend hundreds of millions; talk endlessly about issues; present 12-point plans for education, the economy, and the environment. But in the end, the election… — Jack Germond Copy Share
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. — Jack Germond Copy Share
Most of the good people of my generation... had offers to become editors, but the thought of going inside was just absolutely horrifying. — Jack Germond Copy Share
For those of us who spent our careers competing with David Broder, the hardest thing to abide was the inevitable comparison. If someone said… — Jack Germond Copy Share
You could write your fingers off for 25 years... and never get the kind of hearing you could get from shooting off your mouth… — Jack Germond Copy Share
Attack politics costs us dearly in terms of insight into the candidates. In a presidential campaign, the focus is so tight that the politicians… — Jack Germond Copy Share
I really found this campaign odious. I couldn't get up for it. The quality of the candidates and the campaign, I just found the… — Jack Germond Copy Share
Everyone I know thinks television is the most important part of my life. I did it for the money! I was able to send… — Jack Germond Copy Share
I have been an atheist my entire adult life. I do not proselytize, however. Nor do I question the faith of others. I just… — Jack Germond Copy Share
I have always argued that newspapers should not have any civic purpose beyond telling readers what is happening... A reporter who doesn't quickly tell… — Jack Germond Copy Share
American voters have to pay closer attention to politics if they want to avoid four years of whining about the outcome. — Jack Germond Copy Share
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… — Jack Germond Copy Share
