Wolf Blitzer just plugged the CNN blog, Political Ticker, where we can read all about his legendary ability to stay up late into an election night issuing incorrect predictions, and passing on useless horse race analysis. What's his secret?
People are always asking me: How do you prepare for this? My answer is simple. I am always preparing -- every single day. I do my homework. I have discovered over the years that if you know your stuff, you will be prepared.
But there is also the matter of preparing physically for what will be a very long night. People always ask me about that. Don't you get tired? The answer is that I am too pumped up to get tired. Still, I work hard at being ready. The night before, I always get a good night's sleep. I exercise in the morning. It's always a great way to start the day. I ran five miles this morning - as I try to do every morning. I eat a healthy breakfast. And the rest falls into place.
So there's your recipe for cable news success: take up running, improve your diet, and learn the issues, but, of course, never let them get in the way of your primary duty, which is to navel gaze and leave your audience generally uninformed. Thanks, Wolf.
