The reelection of Bill Clinton is as secure as a double-knot tied in wet rawhide.

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

Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore officially introduced his history-making running mate today, Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut....In their first joint appearance they gave a preview of the Gore-Lieberman fight-back, comeback strategy. Their message: They represent the future, not the past, and they are the ticket of high moral standards most in tune with real mainstream America.

The press is a watchdog. Not an attack dog. Not a lapdog. A watchdog. Now, a watchdog can't be right all the time. He doesn't bark only when he sees or smells something that's dangerous. A good watchdog barks at things that are suspicious.

One finds oneself saying: 'I know the right question, but ... this is not exactly the right time to ask it.'

Those market researchers... are playing games with you and me and with this entire country. Their so-called samples of opinion are no more accurate or reliable than my grandmother's big toe was when it came to predicting the weather.

There is no doubt that the way journalism worked when I was growing up and getting started has changed forever.