Kirby: RIP Tim Russert

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Tim Russert's passing, IS on topic to this list, after all!

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DAVID KIRBY: RIP TIM RUSSERT

Tim_russertBy Kirby

Tim Russert was the kindest journalist I ever met, and being on his

show was the highlight of my career.

I will never forget his humanity, compassion, intelligence and open

mind. His passing is a huge loss for America, democracy, and the world.

In his honor, I reprint here my take on appearing on Meet the Press,

from the Huffington Post.

My Take on Tim

Posted August 9, 2005

Don't tell Arianna, but I like Tim Russert.

Yes, I am extremely biased, on account of Russert inviting me onto his

prestigious show and holding up a copy of my book, " Evidence of Harm, "

to a bleary eyed, Sunday morning America. And yes, I agree that

Russert could go further and hit harder at times in his follow-up

questions and cross-examinations of leading political figures. But in

my humble opinion, I think he did a terrific job last Sunday on " Meet

the Press. " He is to be commended for bringing this serious and urgent

debate to the prominence that I, for one, believe is merited.