After graduating from Duke , Tifft began working with Joel Fleishman , professor of law and public policy , to edit his book on campaign finance reform . She used that specialized knowledge to obtain jobs in Washington , D. C. , including serving as assistant press secretary at the Federal Election Commission , press secretary at the 1980 Democratic National Convention , and a speechwriter for the Carter-Mondale presidential election campaign . In 1982 , Tifft began working at Time magazine covering national politics . She eventually rose to associate editor before leaving the magazine in 1988
1980 Democratic National Convention
1980 Democratic National Convention
Susan Tifft