Richard Benedetto has more than three decades of experience in journalism and political reporting. A member of USA Today's founding staff in 1982, his Washington assignments have included the White House and national politics.
American journalism could be a lot better if every aspiring
reporter would read Richard Benedetto's memoir—It's that good!
*Stephen Hess, Distinguished Research Professor of Media and Public
Affairs, The George Washington University*
Richard Benedetto has the eyes and ears of a seasoned journalist
and his fairness is exceptional. This memoir, particularly the
first chapter about his Italian American background, warmly tells
the reader about the wonderful values that shaped him and his great
storytelling ability. This book reminds me of those several times
that I have been attracted by a headline and then surprised by the
balance and objectivity of the article. I looked at the byline and,
of course, it was Benedetto.
*A. Kenneth Ciongoli, chairman, National Italian American
Foundation*
Politicians Are People, Too is [Richard Benedetto's] delightful
retrospective on 35 years of covering government leaders...This is
not a dull political memoir, but ...a stimulating reflection on
politicians, famous and not-so-famous, who just so happen to be
people, too. Best of all, it's woven tightly around a journalistic
ethic that must never be compromised as we go about this business
of reporting the news...A job well done.
*The Utica Observer-Dispatch*
A unique treatment of politicians, stunningly different from the
typical mostly negative approach.
*Mario Cuomo, Former Governor of New York*
This is a terrifically easy book to read.
*John Hanchette, Professor of Journalism at St. Bonaventure
University*
Richard Benedetto has written a memorable love story about
politicians and politics, family and heritage, reporters and
newspapers. Armed with the enduring power of fairness, civility and
charity,…Benedetto provides a powerful reminder about what makes
American politics work: All politics is local and personal, and
politicians keep their end of the democratic bargain at least as
often as 'the people' do.
*Robert D. McClure, Professor of Political Science and Public
Affairs and Maxwell Professor of Teaching Excellence, The Maxwell
School at Syracuse U*
Politicians are People, Too is a triumph and should be read by
everybody who wants to understand political reporting, politicians
and the political system beyond today's headlines news....A
refreshing note of anti-cynicism and testimony one can be a
journalist for a lifetime and still not give up youthful enthusiasm
for serving the public trust.
*David D. Perlmutter, Professor & Associate Dean for Graduate
Studies & Research at the William Allen White School of Journalism
& Mass Communications*
The political reporting career that produced the rich material for
Benedetto's book started in Buffalo with his coverage of George
Wallace's 1968 presidential campaign and eventually brought him to
Washington in 1982 to help launch the Gannett Company's USA Today
and then serve as its White House and national political
correspondent. Many of the vignettes that fill the book are drawn
from the years in the White House covering Presidents George H.W.
Bush (with whom Benedetto jogged on occasion), Bill Clinton, and
George W. Bush, and from his travels as a member of the White House
press corps.
*U.S., Mayor*
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