A huge loss
Submitted by Anonymous Source (not verified) on Sat, 06/14/2008 - 9:13am.

Tim Russert's loss to journalism is almost immeasurable.

He was (one of) the last of the great breed of real journalists, rather than newsbroadcast-entertainers and rude, shouting, biased buffoons.

He was always incredibly prepared, always incredibly respectful of his guests and his viewing audience. He was a spin-killer and a truth seeker; and he kept his personal biases out of the interviews (unless they involved the Buffalo Bills, the Yankees, or the Pope!)

He WAS my Sunday mornings -- and for 20 years he provided the most objective, thorough, and honest coverage of politics on TV.

Although personally non-religious, I am glad that his family can take great personal solice in his family's private audience with the Pope only days prior to his death. A papal blessing is huge in the RC faith, and should provide considerable comfort during the upcoming days of grief for his family.

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