Rather sends regards to Orton
By Tom Kubat, Journal and Courier
After reading a story recently in the New York Times about how as a youngster Orton — who has said that someday he might like to run for office — would follow the political scene by watching the CBS Evening News, Dan Rather fired off a note to the Purdue quarterback. The note said: Dear Kyle, Just a note of support and encouragement. I was admiring and pulling for you before someone in the newspaper noted that you and your family were watchers of The CBS Evening News. As a one-time alleged pass-catching end (started in high school; rode the pine mostly in college), I, naturally, have a liking for good-throwing quarterbacks. Keep charging and know — just know — that I’m always hoping the best for you and believing in you. Strength and honor, my young friend from afar. Sometime, anytime you’re in New York, let’s have a cup of coffee and talk politics. My best to your family. Sincerely, Dan Rather