Tuesday, May 23, 2006
In this week's Phoenix, I offer a pretty critical assessment
of Samiyah Diaz, the woman who would replace state senator Dianne
Wilkerson. Which is why, when I bumped into Diaz at last night's LG
forum at Suffolk Law School, I felt a bit awkward. Plenty of local
politicians bristle at even gentle criticism, and my story really
whacks Diaz. Also, while it's easy for reporters and commentators to
criticize people in print, seeing them afterward is always
uncomfortable. (I think there's some kind of aphorism about reporters
not being thin-skinned, but having no skin.)
My point, as I come dangerously close to sounding like Larry King?
Only that Diaz handled our encounter quite
professionally. For that alone I have to give her credit. I also think
it's commendable that she's hitting events like this one (sponsored by
the Second Suffolk Democrats), where she's sure to be treated
skeptically and may even encounter some outright hostility.
Now, if she could just loosen up a bit...
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