re: Tim Russert dead
I was shocked. He was only fifty eight (eight years older than I am).
I may not have agreed with all of his views on politics, but he did try present the facts and brought the best or worst from those that he interviewed.
He was never boastfull, or tried to be the 'look at ME' kind of journalist. He was a very nice, knowledgeable and likeable man.
For that I'm thankfull and that's why he will be missed.