Baker died on Thursday . `` He was one of those senators who could walk across the aisle , cut deals and he was respected on both sides , '' Borger said . He was 88 . He was a former majority leader , presidential adviser , and White House chief of staff . Baker excelled in an era of uncertainty , especially as a conciliator .
Baker died on Thursday . He was 88 . He was a former majority leader , presidential adviser , and White House chief of staff . Baker excelled in an era of uncertainty , especially as a conciliator .