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Tony Blankley (1948-2012)
NewsBusters ^ | January 8, 2012 | NB Staff

Posted on 01/08/2012 2:33:47 PM PST by Brandonmark

It is with great sadness that we must report the loss of our dear friend Tony Blankley. Tony passed away Saturday after a long battle with stomach cancer.

Tony was a longtime friend of our parent organization the Media Research Center, serving as one of MRC's DisHonors Awards judges in the past few years. Tony's syndicated column was also published on NewsBusters.

Tony was a veteran warrior for the conservative movement having served as a speechwriter for the Reagan administration, as press secretary to Speaker Newt Gingrich, as editorial page editor for the Washington Times from 2002-2007, and as a visiting senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation.

He will be greatly missed by us and by countless others in the conservative movement. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tony's family and friends.

Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb-staff/2012/01/08/tony-blankley-1948-2012#ixzz1iuKzC0TR


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: blankley; conservatives; mclaughlingroup; tonyblankley; tribute; washingtontimes; wt
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I know the death notice was already posted, but I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Blankley several years ago (we sat at same table at a political event) and always found him very interesting. Hadn't seen him around lately, but did catch him on one of the talk shows just a couple of weeks ago & wondered why he had been off the air. RIP Mr. Tony Blankley
1 posted on 01/08/2012 2:33:58 PM PST by Brandonmark
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To: Brandonmark

RIP...


2 posted on 01/08/2012 2:38:15 PM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: Brandonmark

I am shocked by this news. I just saw him a while back on a news program discussion panel. I had no idea he was sick. What a terrible loss. This guy had some great insights. RIP.


3 posted on 01/08/2012 2:39:29 PM PST by Lazlo in PA (Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
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To: Brandonmark

I missed the previous post, so thanks for this. I always enjoyed hearing his opinions and analysis.

Prayers for the comfort of his family.


4 posted on 01/08/2012 2:39:48 PM PST by clintonh8r (Living well is no longer the best revenge. Revenge is now the best revenge.)
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Oh no...I had not seen this...so sad. Aside from being a really bright guy, he always struck me as just a nice, nice guy. I have missed him lately and will continue to do so.

RIP Mr. Blankley.

5 posted on 01/08/2012 2:40:46 PM PST by Pharmboy (She turned me into a Newt! 2012)
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To: Brandonmark

Darn, he is a loss.


6 posted on 01/08/2012 2:41:46 PM PST by ansel12 (Romney is unquestionably the weakest party front-runner in contemporary political history.)
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To: Lazlo in PA

Me too. I remember seeing him recently, I dont remember where but it seems pretty recent. I had no idea he was sick. This is indeed terrible news. He will be missed. RIP


7 posted on 01/08/2012 2:42:24 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Brandonmark

Tony was a class act. My first recollection of him seems to be about the time of the ‘94 Contract with America. He may have been on the American scene before that, but I was not aware of him. If memory serves, I recall him being very fair and even-handed in his contacts with Newt and the Conservatives who were giving the ‘rats a fit back then.


8 posted on 01/08/2012 2:44:18 PM PST by Tucker39
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To: Brandonmark

RIP. Tony was one of the good guys.


9 posted on 01/08/2012 2:44:39 PM PST by JPG (Matters at which the foolish laugh and at whose consequences the prudent weep.)
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To: Brandonmark

Another Anthony to be missed. So sad. May Mr. Blankley Rest In Peace and our prayers are with his loved ones. Prayers for Tony Snow’s loved ones too.


10 posted on 01/08/2012 2:47:02 PM PST by NonValueAdded ("At a time like this, we can't afford the luxury of thinking!")
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Indeed, he was one of the good guys. I’ll miss him. RIP Tony and love and comfort to his family and friends!


11 posted on 01/08/2012 2:51:55 PM PST by miss marmelstein
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To: Brandonmark
did catch him on one of the talk shows just a couple of weeks ago & wondered why he had been off the air.

That must have been the same show I saw. Wondered then where he had been but he looked a lot different. Now I know why.

RIP Mr. Tony Blankley

12 posted on 01/08/2012 2:53:07 PM PST by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: Brandonmark

R.I.P. Tony Blankley (1948-2012)
13 posted on 01/08/2012 2:57:43 PM PST by Brandonmark (2012: Our Hope IS Change!)
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To: NonValueAdded

My sentiments exactly.


14 posted on 01/08/2012 2:57:48 PM PST by originalbuckeye
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To: Brandonmark

Wow. This is very sad news. RIP.


15 posted on 01/08/2012 2:59:25 PM PST by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

I’m thinking I saw him on Larry Kudlows program. I regularly watch that during diner.


16 posted on 01/08/2012 3:02:45 PM PST by Lazlo in PA (Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
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He was one of the good guys.

RIP....


17 posted on 01/08/2012 3:09:26 PM PST by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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To: Kirkwood

I am so sorry he is no longer with us. Tony’s passing is a loss to this world. However, he is in a place of peace and praise.


18 posted on 01/08/2012 3:10:06 PM PST by abclily
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To: Brandonmark

Wow! I didn’t even know he was sick. RIP Tony. Yours was a voice of reason in the chaotic world of politics.


19 posted on 01/08/2012 3:11:05 PM PST by Wolfstar (“The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.” Theodore Roosevelt)
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To: Brandonmark

This is a terrible shock!! I`m only learning of this now. Just damn... RIP Tony..


20 posted on 01/08/2012 3:11:52 PM PST by ScottinVA (Liberal logic: 0bamacare mandate is acceptable... but voter IDs are unconstitutional.)
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