Thanks Scott, for the backstage look at the craziest political story of my career and probably many others. While Mark’s time in office might have been a nightmare for you, it was solid gold for us media types. The A-Trail story, certainly the most mind-boggling. But there was also Pork and Barrel and the wild bike ride I got to do with him on live TV. I'll never forget the day he ran to catch our car on Assembly Street so he could clarify something he said at a news conference a few minutes earlier. When Trump dropped in at Boeing early in his first term Mark spotted me near AF One, came over and hugged me like a long lost friend. I covered six SC governors from Riley to McMaster. Sanford was easily the most entertaining.
His relationship with reporters was probably the most enduring one he ever had. I know in those cases, he was disarming, warm, and just quirky enough to keep it interesting. He once complained about going to an event in the district where there were 200 people and no reporters. He asked, mostly rhetorically, “If no one covered it, did it really happen!?”
Amazing writing Scott! Ill never forget your words to me, that shape my career. You are still someone that I'd love to work for!
You’re too kind. I’d be lucky to have you on my team.
Thanks Scott, for the backstage look at the craziest political story of my career and probably many others. While Mark’s time in office might have been a nightmare for you, it was solid gold for us media types. The A-Trail story, certainly the most mind-boggling. But there was also Pork and Barrel and the wild bike ride I got to do with him on live TV. I'll never forget the day he ran to catch our car on Assembly Street so he could clarify something he said at a news conference a few minutes earlier. When Trump dropped in at Boeing early in his first term Mark spotted me near AF One, came over and hugged me like a long lost friend. I covered six SC governors from Riley to McMaster. Sanford was easily the most entertaining.
His relationship with reporters was probably the most enduring one he ever had. I know in those cases, he was disarming, warm, and just quirky enough to keep it interesting. He once complained about going to an event in the district where there were 200 people and no reporters. He asked, mostly rhetorically, “If no one covered it, did it really happen!?”