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Although he doesn't talk about it on the air much, Plante is essentially a social moderate.

Conservatively speaking, WMAL radio host Chris Plante is on the rise Paul Farhi 2010

Prosecutor Williams issued a statement soon after the arrest reaffirming his intention to call Plante as a witness when the case goes to trial in March or early April.

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Berry liked Plante's punchy style and ever-ready opinions so much that he asked whether Plante was interested in coming over to the station for a tryout.

Conservatively speaking, WMAL radio host Chris Plante is on the rise Paul Farhi 2010

The Archives does not inventory its holdings because they are so vast, so the Lowrys' discovery "had huge implications," Plante said Monday.

Historian accused of altering Lincoln document at National Archives Lisa Rein 2011

"We're singing and a-singing!" trilled Plante, starting off his daily talk show on WMAL-AM on Wednesday to the strains of the gospel-pop tune "Oh Happy Day."

Conservatively speaking, WMAL radio host Chris Plante is on the rise Paul Farhi 2010

Standing at his microphone, Chris Plante for once doesn't have a comeback.

Conservatively speaking, WMAL radio host Chris Plante is on the rise Paul Farhi 2010

Plante says he's not optimistic, though, since "Lowry purposely used ink that's going to last a very long time."

Historian accused of altering Lincoln document at National Archives Lisa Rein 2011

"It was one of those gut feelings you get," Plante said.

Historian accused of altering Lincoln document at National Archives Lisa Rein 2011

Plante had frequently shown the Lincoln's pardon of the soldier to visitors on VIP tours, asking the Archives staff to bring it out from the stacks.

Historian accused of altering Lincoln document at National Archives Lisa Rein 2011

"In the 1950s, that was the date, so at some point it changed," Plante said.

Historian accused of altering Lincoln document at National Archives Lisa Rein 2011