Marty Plissner

Marty Plissner
Born (1926-05-20)May 20, 1926
Brooklyn, New York
Died February 6, 2014(2014-02-06) (aged 87)
Washington, D.C.
Alma mater Yale University
Occupation Political commentator
Years active 1964–1996
Employer CBS News
Spouse(s)
  • Doris Ruth Kaplan (divorce)
  • Susan Morrison (his death)
Children 3

Martin P. "Marty" Plissner (May 20, 1926 – February 6, 2014) was an American political commentator. He worked for CBS News from 1964 until his retirement in 1996.[1]

He first began his job during the United States presidential election, 1964 during Robert F. Kennedy's campaign. He was known for coining the phrase "too close to call".[2]

Early life

Plissner was born in 1926 in Brooklyn, New York.[1] He graduated from Yale University, taking time during his studies to serve in the United States Navy during World War II.[1]

"Too close to call"

In the early 1960 elections, there were no exit polls to predict the outcomes. A model was devised, based on certain reported-precinct results, which gave samples for mathematical formulae to be applied. In one unspecified situation, all the votes were reported but there was no clear winner, Plissner and his CBS newsteam called that election "too close to call".[2]

Personal life

He was married to Susan Morrison until his death. They had two daughters.[2] He had one son from a previous marriage to Doris Ruth Kaplan.[2] Plissner lived in Washington, D.C..

Death

Plissner died on February 6, 2014 in Washington, D.C. from lung cancer, aged 87.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Longtime CBS News political director, Marty Plissner, dies at 87". CBS News.com. February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Marty Plissner, Veteran CBS Political Sage, Dies". ABC News.com. February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
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