Comments on: Tim Russert Passes Away At 58

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russert interviews pope — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:23:46 +0000

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By: jill

jill — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:08:13 +0000

He was so young…my father is the same age and a heart attack survivor, he told me the news of Russert’s death after coming back from a 4 mile run and I couldn’t help but think of how a person can feel totally healthy one minute then gone the next. So, so sad.

By: PR

PR — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:09:38 +0000

Wow! So glad you didn’t say, “Peace the spork out!” That is the stupidest phrase ever!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:37:50 +0000

Rest in Peace, Tim Russert…

- You will be dearly missed ! -

:*(

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:32:19 +0000

Outside NBC studios there is a tremendous amount of bouquets resting indicating the incredible loss. Tim Russert was an extraordinary journalist who brought forth briliant ideas to the masses (including coining the terms “RED STATES/BLUE STATES” -in an effort to better educate folks on the often difficult to follow political lingo) and posing honest fair questions to sometimes “questionable” people in high posts, all the while maintaining his dignity and keeping us engaged. He was always pleasant, entertaining, at times humorous.

Because he touched so many people, indeed upcoming and (future) political elections as well as Sunday mornings will NEVER be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:12:02 +0000

Democrats or Republicans, Russert truly conducted every interview with the same thoughtfulness and intelligence wanting to seek the truth and hold politicians accountable for statements they would make. He was proof that good people can also be good journalists. I was honored enough to hear him speak in 2007 and it was evident he was passionate about being a reporter, being a father and being an avid sports fan.

I will certainly never be able to look at a whiteboard the same. He will be truly missed.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:36:31 +0000

when i found out yesterday, i was almost crying. i may only be 13, and it’s weird that i watch the news every day, but Tim Russert was a genius. he could report the news the way no one else could. he knew how to discuss politics in an educated manner, and could explain something to his viewers, or to his colleagues, that they were confused about.

RIP Tim Russert.

-sarah

By: Corey

Corey — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:58:42 +0000

He was a genius. A political prodigy. What a monumental loss for this country during this political season. – And I too thank you, Trent, for posting this on your blog.

By: Louie

Louie — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:31:59 +0000

He truly was a great journalist. I always stopped and listened to what this man had to say. My thoughts are with his family and friends. We truly lost a great human being today.

By: Brayden

Brayden — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:00:41 +0000

I basically relied on him to get my news. His views were always completely fair-minded and I can only hope we find some other man or woman to fill his shoes.

By: Sarah Balzac

Sarah Balzac — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:36:46 +0000

Who ever is what that said it already is right-Tim Russert truly was an anomaly. I hope this wakes up many to the reality of American journalism today and realize that this man was a class act and his example should be copied and continued. He is the most exemplary example of what a true journalist should be. He will be sorely missed by many.
May he rest in peace.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:25:27 +0000

This news really upset me. He was really the only journalist America could trust. He related political news in such a way that made it reassuring, understandable, and meaningful. ChicagoKrissy was right…we did take him for granted.

By: ChicagoKrissy

ChicagoKrissy — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:19:43 +0000

I am so suprised at my own sadness about this — I just took this man for granted. How can we even have a presidential election without him?

By: Katy

Katy — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:54:58 +0000

What a huge loss for television news. The elections won’t be the same without him, and neither will my Sunday mornings without my cup of tea and Meet the Press. My thoughts are with his family.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:23:12 +0000

As a communications major in college, I have so much respect for Tim Russert.

I’m so shocked about his death.

By: schmoogie

schmoogie — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:13:28 +0000

Thanks for posting this. He was an anomaly, able to take sometimes painful and dry subject matter and make it interesting, informative and entertaining. He could ask the hard-hitting questions without coming across as a self-absorbed jerk. And when all was said and done, he seemed like someone that would be great fun to go have a couple of beers with.