Tom is known for his phone calls, text messages or emails when someone famous passes away, always beginning with "Put the eggs and bacon away, so-and-so isn't coming down to breakfast." I got down to Plymouth yesterday and he calls. "Put the eggs and bacon away, you're not going to believe me." Tim Russert at age 58? Unbelievable.
While I wouldn't describe myself as a faithful "Meet the Press" watcher (sleeping in on Sunday mornings IS a favorite pastime), when I was jolted to reality by Tom or the dog, we usually ended up putting it on and watching Russert poke holes in the latest presidential candidate's platform. What we both enjoyed was that A) he kept it clean and B) he was remarkably bipartisan in his approach, unlike other political shows which demonstrated clear biases. You could also count on Russert for his average-working-man's take on Washington, a refreshing change.
His book about growing up with "Big Russ" is actually one that I've heard wonderful things about, but haven't yet read. Devoted family man who never forgets his roots. There's a great video at BC that Russert did with his son that shows how much he enjoyed life.
A big hole in the world of journalism and politics - he will be greatly missed.
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