President Trump is the most popular politician in the country. I pray that you continue to keep this much needed site, which I peruse several times a day, going. exemption for fair use of copyrighted works. Elon Musk is wasting no time in turning Twitter into a place where truth is not censored. So, I should say something here. All Rights Reserved. It was in the District of Columbia and in 39 American states. I loved it years ago when she would make her way on TV news shows and express her opinion bluntly and direct with a smile. She certainly found the way for her www to provide the information needed to be dispersed across the fruited plane in order for America to maintain its informed citizenry, especially since the msm seems to has lost the meaning of factual journalism. Now, as international tensions soar, and formerly reliable oil suppliers like Saudi Arabia mull retaliation for slights from Biden, our ability to withstand a cutoff of diminishment of oil supplies is imperiled by Bidens move to shore up his political support. It is shocking, but not surprising, that violence is the result. management. She was also a patriot who expressed her love of this country with both political fierceness and penetrating wit. The author John Podhoretz, writing on the Commentary magazine website on Thursday, said that at one time she was maybe the only agent in New York representing conservatives. The family soon moved to Alexandria, Va., outside Washington. NEW YORK (AP) Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87. Market data provided by Factset. This makes me very sad. Prayers for the family. However, she said that DePape appeared to share her left-wing views when they were involved. Ms. Goldberg took personal abuse for her part in the Clinton scandal. I came across my Lucianne.com tee shirt just a few weeks ago, it fits a little snugly these days but I would never get rid of it. Was living and working in Manhattan (27th and 2nd Ave) when I first became aware of Lucianne.com and was overjoyed several years later after we moved to KY when she personally replied to an open invitation to the KY Derby. Rest In Peace Lucianne, you created a great place to heat patriotic voices. Truly a great lady. May her soul rest peacefully, cradled in the arms of our Lord. She failed to defend her record, failed to advance a new vision for the state, and let out whoppers that were instant campaign ads for Republicans as the final days ahead of midterm itself closes in. How sad, he was pretty young. She changed the USA for the better. Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87. Her survivors include son Jonah. My first act upon awakening every morning is to check Lucianne.com. Even progressives were annoyed. My condolences to all of the L-dott family. Jack Phillips, Elon Musk's Twitter ownership starts with. Alleluia! Our hostess's wisdom and good humor was always evident. Ms. Goldberg often told people that she had been a copy assistant at The Washington Post, but The Post reported that she had been a clerk in the newspapers promotion department from 1957 to 1960. Heres how. He suffered no pain and is in God's arms. NEW YORK (AP) Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87. Three days out from an attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosis husband in their San Francisco home, we still know precious little about the attackers motivationsor, for that matter, about what precipitated the attack itself. I was shocked to hear of her passing. But what a legacy Lucianne leaves behind. After the tragedies of 9/11, our own Lucianne had the most memorable and enduring things to say, reflecting how we all felt. How cravenly and transparently political. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? She loved LDotters and we loved her back. So this happened, in Riverside County, (population 2.4 million) California, according to the Los Angeles Times: FILE - New York literary agent Lucianne Goldberg addresses a large assembly of media outside her apartment Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, in New York. Goldberg later said she was glad Clinton had been caught at something.. Brava. I also remember the discipline of the 300 word limit; writing my essays on Word before posting. Goldberg's son, political commentator and author Jonah Goldberg, posted Thursday on Twitter that his mother died Wednesday at her home. Thank you, Lucianne. [8] She had come into possession of the note when acting as a messenger for Kennedy in 1960. In the image of God now in the true glory of God. Such sad news. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. What a sweet woman with such a well developed sense of humor. We love you, Lucianne. Our beloved Lucianne passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in her own home, the way she wanted. So I did. I can still remember the conversation I had with a friend back in 1998 when he told me about this site. Very sorry to hear this news. Amen. He suffered no pain and is in God's arms. I wasn't expecting this at all and am at a loss for words, with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for Lucianne. Sadly, nobody lasts forever. Pelosi herself, meanwhile, is fundraising on the back of the attack. Other goals include wanting to "defeat" spam bots on Twitter and make the algorithms. Well done. May you now rest in eternal peace. Rest in Peace dear Lucianne. Ken Starr, investigator behind Bill Clinton's impeachment, dead at 76, More McCarthy holdouts added to House Oversight, Judiciary committees, Dems 'want answers' on Biden documents, Rep. Porter says: 'Classified documents belong in classified settings', New York City Mayor Eric Adams demands 'national czar' for migrant surge, a role VP Kamala Harris already has, Comer sets sights on Penn Biden Center, demands list of employees who could access classified documents. Rest in peace, thank you for your time here. I am truly saddened by this. She married her high school sweetheart, William Cummings; the couple separated after three years of marriage and later divorced. The incident at the Pelosi house on early Friday morning is still puzzling at best. One more thing, did Lucianne know how very much we all loved her? Lucianne Goldberg, a longtime conservative activist whose agency specialized in right-wing books, gained national prominence for advising her friend Linda Tripp to secretly tape Tripp's conversations with Lewinsky, a former White House intern who had been involved in a sexual relationship with Clinton. At her home in Weehawken, New Jersey, Lucianne Goldberg passed away on Wednesday. NEW YORK (AP) Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87.. NEW YORK (AP) Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. Requiescant In Pace. Lucianne always returned my emails and we shared some unprintable jokes over the years. It is printed out and in my moms memory box. The fiasco was triggered by her disastrous "mini-budget," an expensive subsidy program to counter high energy prices, combined with tax cuts, which the press repeatedly shouted were "not paid for." Legal Statement. She lived her life well. Part of HuffPost Politics. Rest In Peaceyou done goodreal good! Investigators discovered the contents of the bag that suspect David Depape had with him at the time of the attack, after securing the necessary search warrants to open it, the sources said Ms Lucianne, you have been my morning news source since the Blue Dress of the Clinton days. We will be here for you. She was a colorful, conservative literary agent who was instrumental in the scandal that resulted in Bill Clinton's impeachment. Spiritual even. (humming.bird). Thomas Lifson, by Lucianne Goldberg, a longtime conservative activist whose agency specialized in right-wing books, gained national prominence for advising her friend Linda Tripp to secretly tape Tripps conversations with Lewinsky, a former White House intern who had been involved in a sexual relationship with Clinton. 560. "The bird is freed," he tweeted, referencing Twitter's bird logo in an apparent nod to his desire to see the company have fewer limits on content that can be posted. Im still working through my shock and grief. NEW YORK - Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87.. Goldberg's son . And though I know Lucianne.com's daily operation is a team effort, I will be forever grateful to Lucianne for creating this news aggregate site that the Left and the MSM doesn't want the rest of us to see. How very sad. I was a lurker, then a loyal Ldotter. Rest in peace and thank you for all you've done for this country. We will find out when we get there. Thanks to Lucianne for providing this most informative and engaging website all of these many past years. Our loss is deep. [6], In 1963, she opened up her own one-person public relations firm, Lucianne Cummings & Associates. Ms. Goldberg suggested that Ms. Tripp buy a tape recorder at Radio Shack. I especially loved that she didnt cowtow to the cancel culture and has allowed us to post comments pretty much unfettered. She always answered my emails and I'l always love her for that because she remembered who had been around since the first days. Lucianne Goldberg, best remembered for the role she played in uncovering President Bill Clintons affair with Monica Lewinsky, died Wednesday at the age of 87. The San Francisco Police held their first press conference on the events earlier in the day yesterday and they didnt mention how the police got into the house, but somehow they did. This is the best site on the web in my humble opinion. I have been with L.com for over 20+ years. soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; An unidentified person is reported to have let police officers into Paul Pelosis home during the early hours that an intruder broke in and attacked Pelosi with a hammer. Lucianne starts and ends my day. Goldberg explained that she had given Tripp incorrect advice, telling her it was legal to make secret recordings. Ave Atque Vale, Miss Lucianne! The New York Times described her as an agent with a taste for right-wing, tell-all attack books in an article published amid the fallout from the Lewinsky tapes. Her lucianne.com report was an aggregation of news articles with pointed commentary. Tripps 20 hours of tapes of her conversations with Lewinsky were crucial to special prosecutor Kenneth Starrs investigation of Clinton over his affair with Lewinsky. Under Maryland law, the knowledge that such recordings were illegal was a necessary element of the crime. The visionariess who was the early days of the internet as a place for the displaced voices of a conservative nature to come together and share and develop opinions, lock arms in intellectual and spiritual solidarity, and collectively push back against all who would try to misdirect the great foundations of the American Exceptionalism. FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson. Goldberg set up her literary agency to promote books others would have shunned. The site has provided comfort in good times and bad and we owe our thanks to her. I knew her only through this website, but in that way it was like a great neighbor stopping by every morning to share a cup of coffee and discussion. Clarice Feldman, by RIP Ms. Lucianne. How you will be missed. Its so hard to lose such wonderful Patriots. When she started this website years ago, I was thrilled and it was a way to keep myself informed and entertained. I love this stuff! Ms. Goldberg told The New York Times in 1998. Goldberg was born Lucianne Steinberger in Boston. I have learned, laughed, cried with all of you and I'm so thankful for every minute. Heartfelt condolences to Lucianne and Jonah and family. As many here have stated, I start my day with Lucianne. I first heard about Lucianne from Tony Snow subbing for Rush after 9/11. But she has left a hole in our lives that we can never fill completely. She fought the good fight and didn't take crap from anyone. He was my son, Jonah's brother, Chantal's husband and friend to scores of people throughout his young life. [41], American literary agent and author (19352022), "Lucianne Goldberg: in pursuit of Clinton", "The President Under Fire: The Book Agent; A Maverick Who Is No Friend of Bill", "Poor-old Elton lets the sun go down on him", "Writer Declares She Was G.O.P. First Tony Snow, now JonahOH LORD :(! The forum she gave us turned into almost a family affair . It took years, but I became well-versed in the Lucianne culture with the Ldot pioneers such as Aggie57, Lambie Pie and CapMarine68. Joshua Goldberg, son of Lucianne, brother of Jonah, and husband of Chantal, died long before his time, following injuries resulting from a fall. It was a tragic fall that killed him. We have lost too many wonderful people and Lucianne was at the top! [6], Goldberg said she had served on Kennedy's White House staff, but according to The Washington Post, her name does not appear on any staff records. Thrown off oncegraciously welcomed back into the fold. Many times I am online reading and as they're talking, and I can follow along with each story. Rest on, dear lady. [6] Of Goldberg's role in the scandal, Time magazine said; "At a minimum, she is forever sealed in history as the New York City literary agent who uttered to her friend the most ruinous sentence of the Clinton presidency: 'Linda, buy a tape recorder. This is so sad. Tragic news about Joshua Goldberg,Lucianne Goldberg's son. I carry the memory of even being banned on Lucianne back in the early days, but she forgave my transgression and invited me back in. NEW YORK (AP) Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87.. It was Goldberg who told her friend the recordings would be legal -- they werent -- and then encouraged her to break Lewinskys trust and give them to Starr. '"[24] She later said the scrutiny had worn her down. And so many more. A bit hardened around the edges. I was so shocked to hear this today. Yes, I had some issues to work out. Dear Goldberg family: I just lost my Mama earlier this year so I know what you are going through. This site has been my home page since the beginning and is the first thing I read every morning. Corodon (cThree). Lucianne came from the publishing world and knew how to best present written material. Ive never joined any publishing associations or groups, because I dont like having other people tell me what to do, Ms. Goldberg told The New York Times in 1998. So very sorry to hear this. Lucianne is rejoicing. R.I.P. Your site has been and will continue to be my first stop every morning as it has fir the past 25 years. Sincere condolences to the entire Goldberg family, whose loved one's determination made her voice heard! I'm an old soldier. Buckley gave us a voice against the radicals of the 60s and ultimately Reagan, Rush gave us a voice against the radicals of the nineties and ultimately Trump. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. I am truly saddened by this news, but thankful for her contribution to her country, and pleased to know that she will continue to visit me for coffee every morning via the continuance of Lucianne.com. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. RIP, dear friend, Lucianne. He lost the election to the now Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer. When Ms. Tripp reached out to Ms. Goldberg with the Lewinsky story, Ms. Goldberg saw only one way to prove it. Her second husband, newspaper executive Sidney Goldberg, died in 2005. (AP Photo/Emile Wamsteker, File). Oh how sad. "Lucianne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was 87. Her first marriage, to William Cummings, ended in divorce. You will be missed but thankfully your legacy lives on. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by people and pets! Lucianne. She is dearly loved and will be truly missed. Lucianne is the 1st tab on any browser I open. Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? The former wife of David DePape, the suspect who allegedly assaulted Paul Pelosi with a hammer last week, revealed that the man has been mentally ill for a long time. It has been such a comfort so oftenknowing you're not alone. A longtime conservative activist and literary agent, Lucianne Goldberg gained national prominence for advising her friend Linda Tripp to secretly tape her conversations with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, who had been involved in a sexual relationship with Clinton. Her second husband, newspaper executive Sidney Goldberg, died in 2005. RIP beautiful lady RIP. sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Praise the Lord she is joyful and safe with Him! My heart is truly broken. stats revealed that his show hasdriven down the time slot for CNN over 20 percent in comparison to how Sunday nights were ranking before his start. She was a true American patriot and original. We all knew we could come here and be with our online family. Needless to say email to the family would overwhelm at this time. Setting up this site was brilliant. Although Lucianne Goldberg has receded somewhat from the public eye over the years, her son, Jonah Goldberg, has taken a front-and-center role when it comes to conservative commentary in the. Prayers for her family. Lucianne has been my home page for over twenty years, emphasis on "home". Rest in peace dear Lucianne. Thank you Lucianne, but, before you settle in, please go find Rush and use your combined heavenly influence to make sure things are on the up and up on November 8th and we save our country from the bad guys. [18] After the scandal became public in January 1998, the media interviewed Goldberg frequently. Our beloved Lucianne passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in her own home, the way she wanted. Her legacy will live on! Gretchen Whitmer was left thrashing after her debate tangle with GOP challenger Tudor Dixon. Don't go changing, and we won't go anywhere else. Ive binged on Lucianne since the start. To Jonah, I am so terribly sorry. Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual It was a very hard week at the end of an intensely difficult year, he tweeted. Remember the 2000 election? Most of all, I celebrate the forum our hostess, Miss Lucianne, provided for us to communicate with each other, refining our conservative thoughts and beliefs. Friends in High Places co-written with Sondra Robinson, was published in 1979. This site has been my home - my refuge - for twenty five years. She was a brave giant. Ill never forget 9/11. Joshua (19672011) was the editor of her websites, and was the 2009 Republican nominee for the New York City Council seat representing district number six on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Lucianne will truly be missed.. God bless your soul, Lucianne. Lucianne was the first real conservative blog I ever accessed after I found it linked on the old and genuine DrudgeReport. We will never forget you. Bidens policies brought about high oil prices, starting with his cancellation of the Keystone Pipeline and limits on oil leasing on Day One of his term. And I said, Well you got to do something to prove to me so I can prove to a publisher that this wild story was true. And I said, You say you talk to her every day, how about taping your phone conversations?. May she rest in peace and sincere condolences to her family. Updated Thank you. I've done much reflection about Lucianne today and about the conversations we shared over the years. Ms. Goldberg, a New York agent with a reputation for tell-all books and a presence that Time magazine once described as a cross between Angela Lansbury and Jimmy Cagney, happened to speak with Ms. Tripp one day in 1997 when Ms. Tripp knew she would later be speaking with Ms. Lewinsky, who considered her a confidante. It was Ms. Goldberg who advised Linda Tripp, a Pentagon aide, to record her conversations with her young co-worker Monica Lewinsky, who as a White House intern had an affair with President Bill Clinton. The GOOD die and the BAD keep doing evil. While I've read here for years, but don't contribute often, I appreciate and admire all that she and her staff have done for us. Her son, journalist Jonah. For them, this is simple: angry voters at midterms about to destroy their party's majority in the House and Senate, so Joe is going to pay for it. This is a tough one just like it was when Rush passed. Ive been here since word floated around Free Republic that something new was on the horizon, and know full well what she meant when she said it would be a Salon, not a saloon. Her son, the journalist Jonah Goldberg, announced her passing. Such sad news. RIP Miss Lucy, and thanks for the opportunity for this site and to have the wisdom of the other members shared with me. OH MY GOD NOOOOO! I always appreciated how she kept this site an intelligent salon, not a vulgar saloon filled with vitriolic sewage like so many other sites. My condolences to her family. Its home. The Epoch Times reports on the continuing efforts by the FBI to hide the contents of Seth Richs computer, and while I am not sure why, the reasonable assumption is that to disclose this material would, as a number of experts have long contended, prove that Muellers claim that the DNC computer was hacked by Russians was of a piece with the entire nonsensical and disproven claims that Russia conspired to defeat Hillary Clinton in 2016. And there is enormous freedom in not caring whether people like you., Lucianne Goldberg, Who Helped Expose Clinton Affair, Dies at 87, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/27/us/politics/lucianne-goldberg-dead.html. Well done! "She died peacefully at home, surrounded by people and pets! Thank you, dear lady for creating a place for like minds to gather. She was born Lucianne Steinberger in Boston, Massachusetts, to Dr. Raymond Leonard and Lucy Jane (ne Moseley) von Steinberger. Lucianne.com is the ONLY news site I go to. Purr, Baby, Purr (1971), written with Jeannie Sakol, was an anti-feminist manifesto that suggested that women think of their bodies as a switchboard with all sorts of lovely buttons and plug-ins.. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Greg Roumeliotis, by R.I.P. 2. Sad news today. (snip)Taub said that DePape had never been particularly involved in politics, but she described herself as a progressive. Paranoia and fearmongering -- you can just smell it among the Democrats and their boosters. It's been a bad show for Democrats in midterm debates around the country -- in Pennsylvania and New York last night, and earlier in Arizona, Florida, Texas, and more. Rest in peace -- you deserve it!!!!! what every one else has said..a thousand times over. Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87. Those are my hard-copy treasures of this unique on-line community. My respect for her only grew through the years. [14], Feminist Betty Friedan alleged in June 1973 that Goldberg, as an organizer of the Pussycat League, had been attempting to derail the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment by engaging in Watergate-style "dirty tricks" and by touring the country falsely telling women they would lose their husbands and rights to family support if the amendment was passed. [8], In 1966, she married Sidney Goldberg, who was then the executive editor of the North American Newspaper Alliance (NANA), later acquired by United Features Syndicate. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. Thank you Lucianne. Thank you Mr. Lifson for your thoughtful notice. and enforced those standards. I have been reading and posting for almost 25 yrs. Lulianne and welcome. There is a thread here to express condolences. Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives on Dec. 19, 1998 for denying under oath that he had had sex with Lewinsky, but he was acquitted by the Senate. [7], Goldberg denied allegations made in the media that she was part of a vast right-wing conspiracy to bring down the presidency of Bill Clinton. First they called it for Bush,everyone "cheered," then Gore rescinded his concession and all heck broke loose. The golden evening brightens in the west; Goldberg set up her literary agency to promote books shunned by others. May God grant eternal peace to her and consoling grace to those who mourn her passing. Remember the Thanksgiving Recipe threads? . All rights reserved. A terrible loss to the family and to conservatismhe was a truly nice man. NEW YORK (AP) Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [31][32] Moore's project did not violate New York State's laws. [25][26], Goldberg said her actions in helping to disclose the LewinskyClinton affair were motivated by her sense that general morality had declined and that America needed "a wake-up call".