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Originally Posted by peacemover
I definitely disagree with you on that- Russert did his homework, was ALWAYS well prepared for every interview, and did ask challenging questions, not softballs.
The difference is that Russert had a winsome manner about him that was disarming- so he was able to ask tough, probing questions in a way that elicited responses. He was not generally speaking a "gotcha" interviewer, although, he would challenge the person if that was what was appropriate under the circumstances.
Russert was well spoken, well educated, as well as thoughtful, thorough and prescient with his political analysis. He had served under Democratic Senator Patrick Moynihan, former NY governor Mario Cuomo, among others, and was definitely a political centrist who challenged both sides.
He will be GREATLY missed.
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Sorry...I beg to differ....he wasn't exactly ALWAYS objective as you seem to suggest/imply (i.e. challenge both sides).
Such an affirmative statement would be rather subjective. ....
Here is a little example for the record of his instances of subjectivity and double-standards....the posted comments in particular are interesting..
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/1...ical-purposes/
Nevertheless, as I said ..he was influential in his field and may he RIP...
06-16-2008, 04:23 PM
What a mighty cheery crowd for a funeral...makes me think about Ken Lay and islands the public doesn't know exist...
