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Tim Russert

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Anyone who follows politics, and writes a political blog, has to feel a sense of loss at the passing of Tim Russert. In the world of political journalism, Tim Russert made it to the top.

Even though I knew Russert had worked for the Democratic Party many years ago, today- I wasn't really sure "who's side" Tim Russert was on?

That is the sign of a good journalist. That is his trademark.

I would watch Russert quiz someone like Karl Rove and I would think to myself; "Russert is voting for Obama.."

But then Tim Russert would moderate a political debate and he would ask Sen. Obama the tough questions that no other reporter was willing to ask. I watched as liberal blog sites called Russert a "sell out" and a trader.

You were never sure which side Russert was on?

It is then that you realized:

Russert IS on YOUR side.

But he was also on "their" side as well.

He was a great American Journalist and he was on all of our sides. He asked the tough questions of any person who wanted to be in politics. Democrat, Republican, or Independent.

When so many people are writing "tell all" books, which expose dirty little secrets- (to make money.) Tim Russert's two books deal with a father and child relationship. Reminding us that it is the "little things that matter." Not necessarily the amount of time we spend together, but the quality of time we share.

I find it very ironic and sad that a man who loved this country and cared enough to write about the role of a "father" relationship, passed away on the very same weekend that is BOTH- Flag Day and Fathers Day.

Tim Russert is a model for young journalists to follow:

Don't be too conservative.

Don't be too liberal.

Ask everyone the "tough questions."

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posted on June 14, 2008 7:24 AM ()

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He was one of the last if not THE last of a dying breed of jounalists. He will be greatly missed. I actually heard someone suggest Keith Oberman as his replacement. THAT would be a travasty. Good tribute.
comment by justmyopinion on June 17, 2008 1:55 PM ()
Tim Russert will be missed by many,he was a specisl man.I know my 81 year old Father is still in shock and upset.He said it really upset his whole weekend and Father's Day for him.So sad............
comment by dogsalot on June 15, 2008 7:12 PM ()
Good tribute, B.
comment by jondude on June 14, 2008 1:28 PM ()
Very good tribute. I felt the same way about him. I really liked him and respected the man!! I am still so shocked in hearing of his passing.
comment by texastar on June 14, 2008 9:44 AM ()
Russert once said, "It doesn't matter what I am"; and he lived by that. You are absolutely correct; he was on "our side". I will miss him.
comment by redimpala on June 14, 2008 9:36 AM ()
comment by jjoohhnn on June 14, 2008 8:35 AM ()

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