Bush's most important success, he said, is his ability to connect with people.
"McCain is appealing too--except when he yells and screams at people," said Berke, who wrote a story about McCain's temper.
In response to audience questions, Berke also expressed concern about the number of candidates dropping out early.
One audience member asked Berke if he had ever done something he regretted as a reporter.
"I like to write [the stories], but I don't like to get people in trouble. But that's kind of my job," Berke said. "It's not a personal thing."
Saturday's portion of the conference featured informal discussion groups, workshops and two panel discussions.
An assembly of big names, many of
them Harvard alumni, gave the anniversary conference an insider's look at the world of political reporting.
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