US conservative columnist Novak retiring to battle brain tumour

[emad]

After 45 years in political journalism, Robert Novak, whose widely syndicated column has helped shape American conservatism, is retiring due to a "dire" prognosis of cancer.

Novak, 77, announced on July 28 that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour - less than a week after hitting a pedestrian in his car in Washington. Yesterday, Novak described the illness as "dire" and announced his retirement.

"The details are being worked out with the doctors this week, but the tentative plan is for radiation and chemotherapy," the Chicago Sun-Times, which along with the Washington Post and others carried the column, quoted Novak as saying.

The self-described Prince of Darkness, as he titled his memoir, is known for his influence and his insider Washington contacts. Last month Novak caused a stir by reporting that Republican John McCain's campaign was set to announce its vice-presidential candidate during Barack Obama's trip to Europe and the Middle East.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/aug/05/usa

[TooBigaTent]

1. Maybe he can bullshit it out of existence. "Political journalism" my ass - call it propaganda. nt

[Taverner]

2. Good luck Bob - Conquer the cancer and stay retired

Right now your family needs you

[Joanie Baloney]

3. Here are the results of Novak's brain scan

(Sorry...couldn't resist!)

:D

[truebrit71]

4. I hope he receives as much heart-felt sympathy as the freepers showed Ted Kennedy...

...other than that, karma's a real bitch eh Bob? :eyes:

[B Calm]

5. God has a way of punishing traitors!

[emad]

6. Just in case anybody's forgotten that 'case for war' Plame biz....

"Novak ...... wrote that Plame had arranged Wilson's trip to the west African nation to investigate reports of the Iraqi purchase (yellowcake) . Wilson cast doubt on the reports, although Bush used them to make a case for war with Iraq."

[Javaman]

7. Just in case someone forgot, he committed a hit and run with his car. nt