Bob Woodward reveals his dream source in memoir Secrets out next month.
Richard Darman discussed sensitive intelligence with Woodward across at least 58 interviews or conversations.
Key points
From Axios’s report- Woodward previews in The New Yorker that Richard Darman was a top source.
- Darman was willing to discuss sensitive intelligence matters with Woodward.
- Their friendship deteriorated after a Post series damaged Bush 41.
- Woodward conducted at least 58 interviews or conversations with Darman.
- Secrets details Darman's role and a notable, tense dynamic with Nancy Reagan.
Why it matters. Their friendship later frayed after a Post series damaged George H.W. Bush.
What to watch. Further details about Darman and Nancy Reagan.
Coverage
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Why it’s in the Brief
Ranked 4th of 10.
- Starting score
- 5.0
- Public-interest topic
- +1.0
- Public-interest terms in the text
- +1.25
- High-reliability sources
- +0.75
- Score
- 8.0
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