Walter Shapiro, Political Columnist With a Contrarian Streak, Dies at 77
Briefly

Walter Shapiro, a multifaceted political columnist with a career spanning speechwriting, comedy, teaching, and more, died at 77. Known for piercing insights in journalism, he tackled the complex, ridiculous, and necessary aspects of politics.
James Fallows praised Shapiro's ability to cut through snarky commentary and political noise to convey the deeper essence of the political landscape as both ridiculous and necessary.
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