She held a priority position in the press conference heirarchy due to her longevity rather than her brilliance. She was a thorn in the side of Republican White House press honchos. Senility finally did her in.
Perhaps not senility, but instead she speaks of what most might have in their hearts. One doesn't want to speak harshly of the U.S.'s wayward child.....regardless of it's behaviour. Taboo.