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Sunday 9 am?
15 June 2008, admin @ 6:34 pm

I don’t know what to do now on Sunday mornings at 9 am? I have been doing the same thing for almost 17 years, so I find myself lost. In the death of Tim Russert, not only have I lost someone that I considered a fixture in my life, but I have lost someone that felt like a friend as well.

Tim was the best political journalist and analyst in America. He held the politicians accountable to the American people, Tim made us feel as if we could or could not trust this candidate. I would tune in on Sunday mornings to Meet The Press to hear him grill them on the issues, be it fairly, but he did hold their feet to the fire. They had better come well prepared and remember what they said 20 years ago…he did. I would tune in to Today the morning after a primary, a debate, any large political event, saying out loud, “I want to see what Tim thinks?”. It mattered that much, I am not the only person that did this either. In watching the news coverage of his death, I was astonished to hear so many people saying the very things that I felt, doing the same things that I did.

Tim Russert will be sorely missed. His political insight will never be matched. I am not sure what the American people will do without him to guide us in the political process. I am certain that this loyal viewer will give his replacement more than a fair chance, because the person that takes his place will be someone that Tim would have wanted there, if not someone he selected to fill his shoes. We all know this decision is almost monumental, given the impression he has made on the american people, it is going to be a  huge order to fill. But I think we owe it to Tim to give his successor a chance, he would not want it any other way.

Tim, this is one viewer and fan that will forever be grateful for the insight into the political process, in your helping me get to know the politician before election day, and making me feel as if I made an informed decision once I left that booth. I appreciate you and all that you have taught me through the years. I will miss your wit, kindness, and your sense of humor. Even though you are no longer with us, you are still giving me and many others important information, lesson’s on how to live a fulfilled life. Mr. Russert, I will miss you.

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