The Times reporter succinctly summed up the urgent challenge: "Is it possible to embrace complexity in a political and media culture that demands simple themes and promotes conflict?" As we enter the next chapter of complexity and conflict in Washington, we are pleased to announce that Dick will be our next bureau chief. Dick comes to the bureau chief's job after a nearly 40-year career at The Times, the last three as the Washington editor, working as a partner of outgoing bureau chief Elisabeth Bumiller. "Dick will be a superb bureau chief," Elisabeth said. Dick made the transition to editing, becoming the deputy Washington bureau chief in 2006, and served as political editor during the 2008 and 2012 elections.

Source: New York Times November 23, 2024 02:19 UTC