I watch the news to be informed, not to stand in adoration of the latest media-annointed super-star, even when post mortem as in this case. I also didn't realize that it was verboten to mention his political roots, considering the numerous pictures of him in the company (and employ) of Moynihan and Cuomo that were proudly flashed across the screen. Fly with the crows, get shot with the crows. I doubt that Russert's politics varied greatly from theirs, or he would have fussier about the company he kept. How soon will the Pope be cannonizing Saint Tim?