Media figures note Russert's repeat performance as Clinton's "opponent" during debate

[antiimperialist]

After the October 30 Democratic presidential debate, numerous media figures commented that co-moderator Tim Russert had acted as, in the words of The New York Times, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's (NY) "third toughest opponent on the stage." During the debate, Russert asked a total of 30 distinct questions (not including follow-up questions). Fourteen were either questions directed to Clinton or questions directed to other candidates about Clinton. Many media outlets took note of Russert's focus on Clinton. Russert has received media attention for his conduct toward Clinton in previous debates as well, including criticism following a debate he moderated in 2000, when Clinton was running for Senate against then-Rep. Rick Lazio (R-NY). Read More

Wed, Oct 31, 2007 11:30pm ET
Media Matters for America

[Enrique]

1. did Russert forget about the MSM plot to get Hillary nominated?

or is he a rebel?

[opihimoimoi]

2. Timmy is a closet Pub Whore....I once had respect for the dude...no more

He is a POS

[flordehinojos]

3. does this mean that the media is putting mr. potatoe head on notice

that he'd better lose much of his prick nose, or else he might lose his job/reputation/stature ... integrity he has none left, of course...and truthfulness in journalism ... does he even know what that means?

master of spin.
fallen to greed.

who cares for the truth?

not he

as long as his nose can prick... he will prick, and prick, and prick.

[mourningdove92]

4. Well, DUH!

You mean they just noticed???

[monmouth]

5. I would hope that was his last Dem debate. Let him kick Repugs for a change...