Tim Russert was the only mighty oak in the forest of Television news broadcasters today.
He leaves us at a critical juncture when television news has become splintered along political party affiliations and quite messy.
Mr. Russert practiced journalism. He wasn't perfect, but he tried to get it right.
I will miss his refreshing and stoic approach. I will miss his grace, honesty and integrity.
While listening to the tribute paid to him on MSNBC I heard the General say yes he will be missed and that the country is replete with good journalists who will continue to seek and report the stories Americans need to know. General Colin Powell is correct. I believe the brass of the news industry will have to make a commitment to do so and not just follow the current trend and do only what sells in the market place.
I believe Mr. Russert would not want Meet The Press, which he loved to moderate, to be dumb down or eliminated as a result of his absence. It will take much thought and genuine effort to find that particular voice of passionate, inquisitive reason to continue the journalism legacy of Mr. Russert and to keep us all well informed...
I also believe that would be a tribute to Mr. Russert.
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