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Re: Tim Russert
[Re: DE NIRO]
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06/13/08 05:39 PM
06/13/08 05:39 PM
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Beth E
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I got home and turned on the TV and saw the scrawl and couldn't believe it. Out of all the loud mouth egomaniacs in the news broadcasting world he was one who always seemed to keep his emotions close to the vest. It's a sobering shock. It's strange how you've never met someone but seeing them in your living room all the time and makes their loss seem personal.
RIP Tim!
Last edited by Beth E; 06/13/08 05:40 PM.
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Re: Tim Russert
[Re: goombah]
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06/13/08 07:07 PM
06/13/08 07:07 PM
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The Italian Stallionette
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I just now heard the news and I am shocked. Any political junkie or Meet the Press or just a cable news viewer knows Russert. Even if I didn't always agree with him, he always was polite to everyone and never came across as harsh or a know it all. As I watch MSNBC and CNN I was waiting to hear exactly what he died of and all they say is he died suddently. I see now it was a heart attack. What a shame. Certainly someone I've become very familiar with throughout the last few years. Gee, just before father's day (he's father is still alive no?) and on Friday the 13 know less. RIP Tim. TIS
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Re: Tim Russert
[Re: Beth E]
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06/14/08 08:43 AM
06/14/08 08:43 AM
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dontomasso
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I'm curious to see Sunday how Meet the press handles this. Who ever is the fill in moderator is gonna have the eyes of the nation on them practically. Wondering if that person is gunning to be the permanent replacement. I hope they do a whole dedication show to him. Its going to be Tom Brokaw, who is to senior to replace him. I think you can eliminate Chris Matthews and Kieth Olberman immediately. They are too partisan and too interested in what they have to say instead of what the guests have to say. Andrea Mitchell may be a good pick, although I don't think she has the chops to do tough interviews, ditto whats his face Gregory. I am intrigued by the political analyst with the goatee....Chuck somebody. He is a Russert protegee who, like Russert never thought he would be working in front of a camera. He was brought onboard this year to be a political analyst, and so far he has done a very good job. He seems fair, interested in what is going on, and not taking sides. In any case Russsert died way to young. I can only imagine how his dad is taking it, and how his wife and son felt learning the news in Italy, and then having to fly back knowing they would never see him again. RIP
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Re: Tim Russert
[Re: dontomasso]
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06/14/08 09:01 AM
06/14/08 09:01 AM
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DT, Do you mean Chuck Todd? The "numbers" guy? I hear he was a "righty", but I must say, by listening to him, I can't really tell. I don't mind listening to him. Anyway, I know this sounds so "duh", but you just know how Russert was looking forward to this historical election and surely never would have saw this coming. Like most of us in his age group, we don't go to bed one day intending for it to be our last. Yea, I guess I'm still thinking he's way to young. . Makes one examine their own life and ask themselves "am I prepared?" TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Tim Russert
[Re: MaryCas]
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06/14/08 03:02 PM
06/14/08 03:02 PM
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I am an "Imus in the Morning" listener. Russert was a regular guest on Imus. I know a lot of people don't like Imus, but in his own way he is a good interviewer. He asks the questions that the average person would ask. In that format, Russert was always a great guest. Down-to-earth, but very intelligent, witty and friendly. The kind of guy you would love to sit down at a bar with and have a chat.....and he would probably make you feel like you were friends all your life. Say hi to my Dad Tim. Good post. I remember Russert doing an evening show 8-10 years ago where he was interviewing Imus, and it was more like a conversation of 2 friends, who were brutally honest, intelligent and funny. They had an excellent rapport and interesting perspectives on life, politics, etc. even though they were dissimilar in other respects. What I remember is that Imus' wife came on in the last five minutes with their toddler son, and it was clear she was quite protective. Russert pulled out some cookies and asked her if he could give the boy one. She asked, "Is it gluten free?" And Russert replied to the effect, "Oh, God, I hope not. I'd want him to enjoy it."
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Re: Tim Russert
[Re: klydon1]
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06/14/08 05:52 PM
06/14/08 05:52 PM
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I'm not sure who I feel more sypathy: Russert's dad, who has the agony no parent ever wants to endure: burying their child. Or Russert's son, Luke, who should be celebrating one of the highlights of his life, graduating college, and now has the death of his own dad thrust upon him, on Father's Day weekend no less.
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