Susan Page @SusanPage
Walter Mears was both fast and lyrical, the finest political reporter of his generation. And a wonderful friend. This sounds just right: "He was visited on his last night by a minister, with whom he discussed Alf Landon." R.I.P. — PolitiTweet.org
The Associated Press @AP
In his lead paragraphs, Mears captured the essence of events, not just the words but the music: