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Fri Jun-13-08 05:13 PM
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Olberman is running the MSNBC broadcast right now |
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I think this tells you what the food chain is at MSNBC. Also, where the hell is Matthews?
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:14 PM
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1. Perhaps he's too broken up; that wouldn't surprise me. nt |
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:16 PM
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I think Matthews is also Irish Catholic. |
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So I'm sure that Russert is an idol.
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:20 PM
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9. It wouldn't surprise me either... |
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...Tom Brokaw looked like he was barely able to keep it together when he made the announcement.
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:15 PM
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2. Keith is the best at times like this. |
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I'll never forget his coverage when JP II was dying.
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:17 PM
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7. Same here-Keith's JP II coverage |
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was exceptionally remarkable.
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:15 PM
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3. Maybe Matthews is too upset... |
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...to be on TV right now?? Brokaw looked and sounded awful when he announced Russert's death.
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:17 PM
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5. They've all been a mess today |
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And I mean that kindly. Olberman, Mitchell, Todd, Brokaw, all look like they are hurting.
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:16 PM
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4. Matthews does have a house in the Hamptons I believe, probably took |
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today off. Obviously Keith is the "go to guy" though, doing a wonderful job and holding it together as only a professional can do...
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:17 PM
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6. Rachel said the regular lineup has been scrapped for tonight -- |
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but that doesn't answer the question as to where Tweety is.
If he hasn't been seen, I'm guessing he may be on vacation or something?
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:18 PM
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8. Kieth seems to be choking back the tears. |
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It's kind of hard to watch this. It's so sad.
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:24 PM
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10. Keith is really struggling and I expect the reason he is out front is he is holding it together |
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Edited on Fri Jun-13-08 05:25 PM by dmordue
as well as anyone on the network. I've always heard Russert was a good boss and colleague.
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:27 PM
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11. here's why matthews won't be the choice |
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His diabetes is out of control, he does not have the energy to deal with the grind, and he steps on people's answers way too much, making the interview about him, not the interviewee
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:28 PM
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:31 PM
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13. Brian Williams is in Afghanistan. |
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:31 PM
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14. Walking a perfect line |
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between the personal and the professional. KO is the best.
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:32 PM
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15. he handled reading the medical statement so well. nt |
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:32 PM
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16. I'm suprised there hasn't been at least a written statement from Matthews. nt |
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Fri Jun-13-08 05:36 PM
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17. Seriously has everyone gone and left Keith on his own |
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Fri Jun-13-08 06:20 PM
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18. I watched NBC Nightly News tonight, and it was all about Russert |
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There were several folks talking about Russert who were on the verge of tears. Mike Barnicle looked particularly broken up.
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