Novak Retires, Prognosis Grim

Robert Novak has announced his immediate retirement in light of what his web site calls the ‘grim’ prognosis for his recovery from a brain tumor. Novak has been a political figure in Washington for more than 40 years and his departure does mark the end of an era.

Obviously not everyone agrees with what him all of the time and I myself have often been at odds with his politics and with his generally dark demeanor.

But in times like this I can do nothing but wish him and his family the best in this hard time. I hope to see both the left and the right do the same, but sadly politics often overrides good taste.