17-07-2009, 06:44 PM
Russ Baker, whom I've met and with whom I've enjoyed numerous conversations (real, surreal, and electronic), is on the side of the angels. His work on the Bush family is in many respects groundbreaking.
As I noted when I introduced him at a recent reading, Russ represents invaluable connective tissue between mainstream journalism and deep political analysis. And while it's far too early to anticipate the direction(s) of the blood flow between these organs of communication, it nonetheless is safe to conclude that the Baker canon to date supports and preserves our shared, ongoing labors.
As I noted when I introduced him at a recent reading, Russ represents invaluable connective tissue between mainstream journalism and deep political analysis. And while it's far too early to anticipate the direction(s) of the blood flow between these organs of communication, it nonetheless is safe to conclude that the Baker canon to date supports and preserves our shared, ongoing labors.