RIP Tim Russert

This is so incredibly sad. I love Tim Russert. How can I not? A good Irish Catholic, Jesuit educated, sharp observer of politics, loves his family, from a rust belt city and hard nosed. He went to the same college as my father, John Carroll University. He was a "small d democrat" and "big C Catholic" which is the best kind, and his politics never factored in his reporting. And he could be incredibly aggressive and do it with such a cool and focused demeanor. I listen to Meet the Press on podcast every week. Even the theme music is great, so inspiring just like Russ. I really admire the man. So sad. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.