NBC's Tim Russert dies of apparent heart attack

[Miss Mia]

Too bad Chuck Todd doesn't do interviews.  He's pretty good on the political score. 

[Wretched Excess]

Too bad Chuck Todd doesn't do interviews.  He's pretty good on the political score. 

he is their 'insider".  I think he is wrong most of the time, and he doesn't seem that quick of a thinker to me. 

[Miss Mia]

Too bad Chuck Todd doesn't do interviews.  He's pretty good on the political score. 

he is their 'insider".  I think he is wrong most of the time, and he doesn't seem that quick of a thinker to me. 

I hope they don't put Matthew's on MTP.  I'd have to stop watching.

[Chris_]

Too bad Chuck Todd doesn't do interviews.  He's pretty good on the political score. 

he is their 'insider".  I think he is wrong most of the time, and he doesn't seem that quick of a thinker to me. 

I hope they don't put Matthew's on MTP.  I'd have to stop watching.

Hell, I just hope they don't give KO any more air time. 

[Miss Mia]

Too bad Chuck Todd doesn't do interviews.  He's pretty good on the political score. 

he is their 'insider".  I think he is wrong most of the time, and he doesn't seem that quick of a thinker to me. 

I hope they don't put Matthew's on MTP.  I'd have to stop watching.

Hell, I just hope they don't give KO any more air time. 

Oh that too. 

[Wretched Excess]

as I said, I am almost sure that it will be matthews.

[Bluesuiter-Retired]

Its sad hes gone, but sheeeeeesh, the left media is treating him like someone who was bigger than life.  They never treated President Reagan's passing this way.

What a bunch of self-grandizing jacka$$es.

[Rebel]

They never treated President Reagan's passing this way.

Where were you?

[RightCoast]

Sunday politics will never be the same.

[Willow]

Ah.  I just heard on the radio that NBC will be "hiring internally".  Matthews, Scarborough, and David Gregory are being considered.

I cannot stand David Gregory. and blank Matthews too!

[TheSarge]

Hell, I just hope they don't give KO any more air time. 

He's one of the names that is being considered.

[Chris_]

Hell, I just hope they don't give KO any more air time. 

He's one of the names that is being considered.

They need only look at his: a) content and b) ratings.

[Rebel]

They need only look at his: a) content and b) ratings.

Since when has the leftist MSM been driven by ratings?

[Chris_]

They need only look at his: a) content and b) ratings.

Since when has the leftist MSM been driven by ratings?

I think they learned from the Couric experience.  Ratings is ALL that drives the MSM -- that is what moved them so far Left.

[TheSarge]

They need only look at his: a) content and b) ratings.

And yet those content and ratings issues didn't stop them from giving him the spotlight on NBC Nightly news a couple of times a week.

IMHO NBC is turning into the DU Channel of Choice...Giving K.O. the Russert Chair and title of Washington Bureau Chief would only solidify that belief.

See not only do they have to replace Russert for that show...they also have to fill the other hats he wore here in D.C> too.

[Bluesuiter-Retired]

Ratings, what are those?

If you look at the viewership you will find that NBC and the rest are at or near the bottom of the list.  MSNBC is dead last, but for some strange reason corporate biggies keep flushing good money after bad when they should cut their losses, get rid of MSNBC, and move on.

Its getting very nausiating[sic] when I channel surf by MSNBC and NBC.  Christ they're treating Russert like some kind of king, they blather on and on and on about him.  The man died, move on MSNBC and NBC.  If a democrat were in the White House, you can bet they would declare a national month of mourning and dictate that the U.S. flag be flown at half staff.

[WinOne4TheGipper]

I want you guys to reflect on this moment and if your fathers are still living, make damn sure you call him on Sunday. I called mine as soon as I heard the news. Tim was about my dad's age and my dad has some severe health issues. You never know when the "time" will come. Cherish every moment.


On another note, I would say I appreciate the emotions, courtesy, and class coming from you guys, but it's not something uncommon by people at CC, and when I was at CU. Contrast that to DU now, and when someone like Brit Hume or Tony Snow dies. Don't pat yourself on the back, just realize there are some major f'n differences between us and those morons.

Thank you.  I get sick and tired of excuses the DUmmies offer.  "The FReepers are just as bad, if not worse".  That's a lie.  I know it, they know it.

Tim Russert, though I agreed with him on nothing politically was a great journalist.  He was tough but fair to both sides, and you really have to respect someone like that.  NBC and the media in general are poorer without him.

[Chris_]

bump...

Tom Brokaw will host 'Meet the Press'


Brian Williams was on MTP this morning.  He looked a little out of place.

[TheSarge]

bump...

Tom Brokaw will host 'Meet the Press'


Brian Williams was on MTP this morning.  He looked a little out of place.

That's because most Lib Journo's are over their head when they aren't reading directly from the tele-prompter

[jinxmchue]

Say what you will about Russert, but it was difficult not to share in the emotions expressed during his memorial service.