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By JOHN GOOLRICK
Rappahannock News Special Writer
Reporters who cover politics, I concluded long ago, probably have the best and worst of all journalistic worlds.
I thought of that when I read that Marshall Coleman, the Republican gubernatorial nominee who lost by less than a whisker last year, had emerged to address a media group in Washington.
When last heard from, Mr. Coleman was furiously blasting the press, particularly The Washington Post, for its alleged bias toward his opponent.
But according to new reports, Mr. Coleman’s mood has mellowed down. And while he thinks several flawed polls showing him trailing badly cost him the election, he was able to joke about it and even toss friendly jibes at Post reporters who covered the election.
I covered Virginia politics a quarter-century and the work had many rewards. The political beat is among the most coveted in news organizations since politicians travel a lot and it gets you away from the office and editors.
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