Nothing But Blue Skies
Nothing But Blue Skies A Reason To Smile Dan Rather and Team Steady Nov 8 Credit: Getty Images As I was reflecting on the political earthquake that took place on Tuesday, I thought back to when I began “Steady.” Nothing could have prepared me, or us, for the next six years of unprecedented upheaval and the obliteration of political and societal norms. I looked back at my first-ever “Steady” from January 2021, written just after the January 6 insurrection: “These are dangerous times. But if we lean on each other, listen to one another, and push back against the forces of chaos, with steadiness, I believe our next chapter can be a special one. I’m ready to turn that page.” Our next chapter took far longer to begin than anyone could have predicted. But this week’s wholesale repudiation of the president’s agenda and the sweeping changes ushered in by voters in nearly every corner of the country renew my faith in America. A much-needed renewal. We have so many reasons to smile this w...