Reply #6: Read this story in his hometown paper -- he works for Hardball/Matthews [View All]

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http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2005/10/02/column.1002-SH-A3_CMK35541.sto

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The Bloomington native encountered a markedly different culture when he jumped to NBC/MSNBC in June 2002. "One of the first things that happens is you're given a 50-page manual of standards and practices … and you immediately sense this is an organization that cares very deeply about journalistic integrity."

Despite the sometimes abrasive tone of program host Chris Matthews, Shuster said he greatly respects the former print columnist's devotion to accuracy and detail. "He doesn't just ask tough questions on the air. He asks every person on the staff tough questions, and if there is a hole in your reporting or research, he finds it," he said.

Would the former Bloomingtonian like to sit in Matthews' chair some day? "I'm only 38 years old, and it's not something I'm focusing on right now, but I'm sure that some day, NBC will see, in their wisdom, such a place for David Shuster," he said with a laugh.

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ON EDIT -- remember, it was Matthews who tipped off Joe Wilson that Karl Rove was calling reporters saying "Wilson's wife is fair game."

Also it is Matthews who enraged Cheney and Libby with his coverage of the 16 Words -- so much so that Libby called Russert to complain.