a New Hampshire journalism giant, he interviewed 4 presidents, moderated presidential debates, was 1st to coin the term RINO, John DiStaso dead @ 68

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he covered 11 NH primaries. Maybe the best testament to John DiStaso’s dominance as a reporter: The news of his passing was reported by his employer for the simple reason that he wasn’t around to scoop it.

John DiStaso, ‘dean’ of New Hampshire’s political press corps and WMUR reporter, dead at 68

John DiStaso, the most experienced political writer in New Hampshire and often referred to as the “dean” of the state’s political press corps, has died after a prolonged illness. He was 68.

www.wmur.com