As someone who's been covering presidential campaigns since the 1950s, I have no delusions about political reporting. Candidates bargaining access to get the kind of news coverage they want is nothing new. Dan Rather 1950saccessbargain share on social
A college degree is the key to realizing the American dream, well worth the financial sacrifice because it is supposed to open the door to a world of opportunity. Dan Rather americancollegedegree Change image and share on social
Despite what many Americans think, most Soviets do not yearn for capitalism or Western-style democracy. Dan Rather americancapitalismdemocracy Change image and share on social
Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic. Dan Rather americanblockprovide Change image and share on social
Ratings don't last. Good journalism does. Dan Rather goodjournalismrating Change image and share on social
If I didn't have a front-row seat on history, it was at least a seat on the aisle. Dan Rather aislefronthistory Change image and share on social
I respect and empathize with reporters and editors who must compete in today's environment. And I know full well that when I've been covering campaigns, which I still do, I've made my mistakes and have been far from perfect. Dan Rather campaigncompetecover share on social
I still love following and thinking about politics. I enjoy recommending important journalism I read or see from other sources. Dan Rather enjoyimportantjournalism Change image and share on social
I don't pretend to be a digital savant or even a digital apprentice. Dan Rather apprenticedigitalpretend Change image and share on social
This much we know: Journalism is not a precise science. It's, on its best day, is a crude art. We make mistakes; I make mistakes. With more than 50 years as a journalist, I have at least had the opportunity to blow more stories, make more mistakes than maybe anybody in television. Dan Rather artblowcrude share on social
