Journalist Tim Russert Dies

MSNBC's famous video journalist Tim Russert, of Meet the Press fame, died 4 days ago.

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Article: RealClearPolitics - Articles - Tim Russert (1950-2008)

I'm making this thread to discuss his life, the way the media (mainly MSNBC) reacted to it, and the significance of both.

I liked the guy. I also thought it was weird watch the Ragin' Cajan, cry on TV.