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imanamerican63

(13,802 posts) Fri Jun 14, 2019, 11:09 PM Jun 2019

It was 11 years ago that we lost a great man of character!

He knew what was talking about and always brought great questions to those he interview! A far cry from most the media people today! Tim Russert passed away on this date 6-14-08.

Correction, it was yesterday 11 years ago that he passed away. 6-13-08.

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It was 11 years ago that we lost a great man of character! (Original Post) imanamerican63 Jun 2019 OP

Sad day, indeed. VarryOn Jun 2019 #1

I liked him too, but a lot of folks didn't. Hoyt Jun 2019 #2

It's hard to believe it's been Raine Jun 2019 #3

VarryOn

(2,343 posts)

1. Sad day, indeed.

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Fri Jun 14, 2019, 11:21 PM

Jun 2019

We dont have anyone like him today.

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)

2. I liked him too, but a lot of folks didn't.

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Fri Jun 14, 2019, 11:35 PM

Jun 2019

Raine

(30,540 posts)

3. It's hard to believe it's been

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Sat Jun 15, 2019, 12:17 AM

Jun 2019

that long ago, time passes so fast . It would be interesting to get his take on what's going on now. None of those who've hosted MTP have done as good a job as he did, IMO.

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