Tim Russert, Requiem Eterna Dona Ei
The man who I believe is most responsible for making the labels “red state” and blue state” a part of the national consciousness died today. Tim Russert was NBC News Washington bureau chief for more than 20 years and host of Meet the Press for 17, and was responsible for revitalizing the Sunday talk show format. Russert was an energetic, gregarious and good man who upheld the very best standards in public discourse, in terms of both his demeanor and his pursuit of the truth. He was incredibly knowledgeable about politics, was an deeply insightful commentator, and tough, but fair, inquisitor. Those qualities, but especially the fairness, made him almost uniquely among major Washington figures a man of many friends and few enemies. Despite commitment to a job he seemed to truly love, he was devoted to his family and managed to make time for his son and take care of his father in a way most workaholics could not.
Brad said:
Jun 14, 08 at 6:58 am… Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Too bad he didn’t get to see the election play out.
jessi said:
Jun 16, 08 at 12:37 amI’m not gonna lie…I’m a little frightened that you guys know Latin.
Giancola said:
Jun 16, 08 at 10:52 amDid a few of the sentences get cut off?
Rich said:
Jun 16, 08 at 12:57 pmA couple sentences were cut off. I think it was my trackpad’s fault.