Politics William Safire WTTW News | September 28, 2009, 7:00 pm Longtime political columnist and former Nixon speech writer, William Safire has died at the age of 79. We take a look back at the Pulitzer Prize-winner's 1978 interview with John Callaway. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories Pritzker Says Chicago Bears Stadium Legislation Could Be Voted on in Fall Veto Session Pat Hynes on Winning Cook County Assessor Race, Easing Tax Burdens ‘A Long Time Coming’: CTU President Stacy Davis Gates on Historic School Board Election Welch Will Not Seek New Term as Speaker After 26 House Democrats Call for Change US House Winners From Illinois on Midterms, Legacy and Making Change in Washington Jessica Biggs on Being Elected CPS Board President, Vision for the District Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.