Cokie roberts. A trailblazing and devoted grandmother. Helping usher in a new era for women in the newsroom. And always, her mantra, family first. A mom and mentor to so many of us, including me. W. Oufriendok was example that excellence and kindness are not mutually exclusive. Tonights personal edition of nightline, celebrating cokie, will be right back. You cant Cover American politics, with all of its yeastiness and flavor, without having a love of this country. I have provided a service by informing the citizenry. You have a front seat to history. You do get used to it, and you shouldnt, because it is a very special thing to be able to be in the room. For nearly half a century. Were following two major stories tonight. My colleague, Cokie Roberts. From the storied Capitol Rotunda to the frenetic convention floor. As you say, weve seen a lot of years of all the wray to tay to the h the vatican. Cokie roberts covered it all. Cokie was living history. Her gift was the gift of a great
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