Comments on: Video: Russert remembered by his son

By: Rosmerta

Rosmerta — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:30 +0000

I nominate Tucker Carlson.

AprilOrit on June 16, 2008 at 11:09 PM

Hey, Tucker and Luke even look kind of alike. Has anyone ever seen them in the same room together?

By: eski502

eski502 — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:05:46 +0000

No better tribute to Russert than the amazing kid he raised.

By: AprilOrit

AprilOrit — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:09:13 +0000

I nominate Tucker Carlson.

By: Glynn

Glynn — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:51:39 +0000

The interview was too long.

By: mram

mram — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:50:20 +0000

Who will replace Russert?

Just get his son.

By: Rosmerta

Rosmerta — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:39:09 +0000

What a terrific interview.

I’m sorry about what happened, but it’s not a fascinating topic.
mymanpotsandpans on June 16, 2008 at 11:25 AM

I love American success stories, and stories about good decent people, and Tim Russert was both. Seems like his son is too.

By: EJDolbow

EJDolbow — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:17:38 +0000

May we all be judged by the children we leave behind.

By this measure Tim Russert lead a successful life.

By: SoulGlo

SoulGlo — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:16:17 +0000

Chris Wallace or Bob Costas would be good choices.

By: Infidoll

Infidoll — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:41:00 +0000

How come no one has mentioned Andrea “it-was-widely-known that-Joe-Wilson’s-wife-worked-at-the-CIA” Mitchell? Something about her grotesquely under-reported role in the Plame scandal has me hankering for more.

By: JeffinOrlando

JeffinOrlando — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:49:46 +0000

I know the Russert and NBC family is grieving but watching the Sunday morning Meet the Press they said that Tim could have been anything to include the Pope or the President. Guys, get a grip. Tell stories and refer to his constant love of family AND country. Especially try and remember that when you bash this nation for everything that it has stood for in the past. Your friend knew it and unfortunately the rest of you tend to think that our best days are behind us. Your friend did not. I don’t think Keith O., Chris M., or the rest of you have a clue. Tom B. may have not have forgotten just yet, but he will just as quickly as the Dems in Congress forgot about uniting after 9/11. They are all right about one thing – NBC will never be the same – and it will never ever ever regain the respect it once had. Sunday morning used to be one exception. No longer. As soon as someone crosses the line on Meet the Press, they will show some clip or quote from Russert to show that they are just continuing what he would have wanted. Good luck guys, you don’t have a prayer.

By: Texas Mike

Texas Mike — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:27:04 +0000

Wow, Luke is one exceptional guy – I hope he goes into broadcasting – with his graciousness and ability to articulate he would resonate much better with Americans then those people with their axes to grind.

I was impressed a couple years ago listening to Tim Russert discuss his book about his dad. I am now more impressed, not only after hearing Luke talk about Tim, but hearing Luke’s appreciation and gratitude to so many others – you could say it is the final chapter to Tim’s book.

By: HotAirJosef

HotAirJosef — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:24:36 +0000

How about Obama after he loses the election? He could stay in the senate and continue to vote, “present.”

snaggletoothie on June 16, 2008 at 1:19 PM

Very funny!!!!!!!!!!!

By: i b squidly

i b squidly — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:04:35 +0000

Bob Costas is NBC’s best interviewer. His old TV program was a delight wherein he could leave Mario Cuomo sputtering, speechless or Larry King begging for mercy. Sadly he walked away from it years back to concentrate on sports. Would he could be talked back.

By: HotAirJosef

HotAirJosef — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:03:42 +0000

Joe Scarborough, Norah O’Donnell or Kelly O’Donnell would do great and give many great years to America & MSNBC.

By: snaggletoothie

snaggletoothie — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:19:50 +0000

How about Obama after he loses the election? He could stay in the senate and continue to vote, “present.”

By: Wyznowski

Wyznowski — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:04:16 +0000

No way I could maintain that sort of composure…

By: Entelechy

Entelechy — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:59:56 +0000

Apparently Mr. Russert was busy with coaching replacements at times, and had Gwen Ifill chosen to get ready for such a day.

By: bernzright777

bernzright777 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:58:04 +0000

Megan Kelly.

By: Blake

Blake — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:53:37 +0000

I enjoyed hearing clips of Russert played. However, after the umpteenth personal recollection by another newsman about Russert, I had enough.

By: Entelechy

Entelechy — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:51:31 +0000

He’s not really replaceable for all his functions, as Mr. Zucker said.

Brokow for now.

Just for laughs at Matthews/Olbermann, replace him with ‘beautiful’ Gregory.

Odd, but to be considered – Luke, with a good panel.

By: LimeyGeek

LimeyGeek — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:49:20 +0000

One name I heard for a permanent replacement was Gwen Ifill. That would be a good choice

What about E.D. Hill? She’s awesome

By: newton

newton — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:42:59 +0000

I will not be surprised if he takes the same route as his father.

This kid is all right!

By: SWLiP

SWLiP — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:32:29 +0000

Chris Wallace would be a good choice if they could lure him from Fox.

By: meci

meci — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:27:41 +0000

One name I heard for a permanent replacement was Gwen Ifill. That would be a good choice

Please don’t overlook Lisa Myers, NBC’s Chief Investigative Reporter. Then theres always Geraldo. Also an attorney like Tim. I’ll bet his agent is already working the phones. His views would fit right in with the NBC of 2008.

By: LimeyGeek

LimeyGeek — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:26:52 +0000

A fine young man, and a credit to his father.