Robert Novak
American journalist and author
Born
February 26th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
August 18th, 2009
15 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Robert Novak was a prominent American journalist and author. With a career spanning several decades, Novak contributed significantly to political commentary and analysis. He co-authored the influential column 'Inside Politics', which provided insights into American politics. Novak also worked as a television commentator, appearing on networks such as CNN. The journalist authored multiple books covering political figures and events, reflecting on the evolution of American political discourse.
Co-authored the 'Inside Politics' column
Contributed to CNN as a political commentator
Authored several political books
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