The Yellow Rose Loses Its Bloom

Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family and friends of Ann Richards this morning (I'm sure the tributes and remembrances will start shortly, and I'll try to keep up with them).

Via Atrios, here is her speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.

Update: Here's the first one from Martin Lewis at HuffPo (fewer words is better, I keep telling myself).

Update 9/15: I somehow knew this column would be forthcoming, and I'm glad it was (I hope Molly is well also).

Update 9/16: Bubba was and still is a class act with this stuff, but most importantly, he helped give Richards the sendoff she deserved.