Mamarati

Tim Russert has died of a heart attack. I’m just completely floored. I mean, he’s come to feel like a friend. Especially when there’s an election going on. The more I’ve grown to care about politics, the more present he has been in that process. I’m seriously a little worried about what this will mean for us out here. He was like the guy who did the tough critical thinking that my mind just couldn’t do with all the information that’s out there. He was so on top of things. I’m sure many Americans feel the same way… I mean, it’s nice to know that someone out there has that job and does it so well.

I’m watching the coverage and I’m really happy to hear that he’s remembered by those around him as not just a great journalist but as a dedicated father. Over and over they keep talking about how involved he was with his son. I hope all those dads out there tempted to give in to the pressures of overworking see that and say “No, I’m going to spend some time with my kids.”

Sad. Sad, sad day.

Olbermann is choked up. Don’t see that often.