Tim Russert

Tim Russert

Tim Russert was an American journalist and host of NBC's Meet the Press. He was the Washington Bureau chief for NBC news, and frequently appeared on NBC and MSNBC to offer analysis of political events. Russert moderated several of the presidential debates preceding the 2008 Election. His aggressive style of questioning was both praised and criticized by rival political commentators. Russert died suddenly of a heart attack in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 2008, one day after returning to work from vacation.

Fast Facts

Born: May 7, 1950 in Buffalo, New York
Died: June 13, 2008
Cause of death: Heart attack
Graduate of John Carroll University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University
Spouse: Maureen Orth
Son: Luke Russert
Religion: Catholic
Wrote book Russ and Me about his relationship with his father, "Big Russ" Russert

Career

Russert attended law school at Cleveland State University before serving as a special counselor in the U.S. Senate from 1977-1982 and a counselor to the New York Governor's office in 1983 and 1984. Russert joined NBC News in 1984 and took over NBC's Meet the Press in 1991.

Russert was honored for numerous awards for his political coverage, including an Emmy and the Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellent in Television Journalism. He was also credited with coining the terms "Red State" and "Blue State" in describing the partisan rift in American politics.

Personal Life

Russert resided in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Maureen Orth, who is a writer for Vanity Fair. The couple lived with their son, Luke.

Russert was a proud Irish American, and referenced his ethnicity occasionally on his show. He was also an avid Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees fan.

Posthumous Honor

In July of 2008, President George W. Bush signed a bill to rename a section of Highway 20A in Orchard Park, New York, Timothy J. Russert Highway. Area residents have also created a petition to rename the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport after Russert.¹

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News | Politics | Journalists and Pundits | TV Anchors

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MSNBC: Tom Brokaw Announces Death of Friend, Colleague Tim Russert (June 13, 2008) (Time: 3:09)
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Meet the Press: Last Meet the Press with Tim Russert (June 8, 2008) (Time: 48:35)

Tim Russert Recent News

The Buffalo News: It's official: Road near stadium becomes Tim Russert Highway (July 23, 2008)
ABC News: Russert's 'Silent' Heart Problem (June 16, 2008)
USA Today: Russert death shows heart attack isn't easy to predict (June 16, 2008)
The Associated Press: NBC's Tim Russert Dies at 58 of Heart Attack (June 14, 2008)
The New York Times: National Politicians Sought Out the Crucial 'Russert Test' (June 14, 2008)
ABC News: Newscaster Tim Russert Dies at 58 (June 14, 2008)
The Associated Press: Bush Remembers Russert Fondly (June 14, 2008)
MSNBC: NBC's Tim Russert Dead at 58 (June 13, 2008)
New York Post: Tim Russert Dies From Apparent Heart Attack (June 13, 2008)
cbs3.com: NBC's 'Meet The Press' Host Tim Russert Dead At 58 (June 13, 2008)
The Huffington Post: Tim Russert Dies Of Heart Attack At Age 58 (June 13, 2008)
WTOPnews.com: Report: Journalist Tim Russert Dies of Heart Attack (June 13, 2008)
The Caucus (NYT): NBCs Tim Russert Dies (June 13, 2008)
CBS News: NBC's Tim Russert Dead At 58, Veteran Broadcast Journalist Dies At Work Of An Apparent Heart Attack (June 13, 2008)
MSNBC.com: NBC's Russert On His Dad's Life (June 12, 2007)
NewsBusters.org: Tim Russert Agrees Liberal Bloggers Are Pushing Democrats to the Left (June 16, 2007)
MSNBC: Russert Testifies in Libby Perjury Trail (February 12, 2007)
CNN: Toobin: Russert Huge Blow to Libby Defense (February 8, 2007)
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Tim Russert Obituaries

The New York Times: Tim Russert, Meet the Press Host, is Dead at 58 (June 14, 2008)
Los Angeles Times: Tim Russert, 58; Keen-Minded NBC Journalist... (June 14, 2008)
WashingtonPost.com: Journalist Revitalized Washington Talk Shows (June 14, 2008)
MSNBC: NBC's Tim Russert Dies of Heart Attack at 58 (June 14, 2008)
NY Daily News: Tim Russert Dead of Apparent Heart Attack at Age 58 (June 14, 2008)
The Seattle Times: Tim Russert "Lived, Breathed Politics" (June 14, 2008)
Gawker: Tim Russert, 1950-2008 (June 14, 2008)

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Tim Russert Blogs and Commentaries

Wonkette: Tim Russert Search
Defamer: Tim Russert Search
Huffington Post: Big Tim and Us: An Appreciation of Tim Russert (June 16, 2008)
TV Decoder (NYT): Remembering Tim Russert: NBC’s Face of Politics
The Huffington Post: Tim Russert: Take A Clue From Jon Stewart
Michelle Malkin: John Murtha on Meet the Press
Crooks and Liars: Hannity’s new BFF is Tim Russert
Daily Kos: Tim Russert Hates Clinton
National Review: Tim Russert Testifies at the Libby Trial (2007)
Open Letter To Tim Russert
Google Blog Search: Tim Russert Search

Tim Russert Photos

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Tim Russert Videos

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YouTube: Tim Russert on Conan (Part 1)
YouTube: Tim Russert on Conan (Part 2)
YouTube: Cheney Admits No Iraq/9-11 Connection on Meet the Press
YouTube: Obama on Meet the Press
YouTube: McCain on Meet the Press
YouTube: Edwards on Meet the Press
The Daily Show: Tim Russert Video Archive
The Daily Show: Moment of Zen - Tim Russert Homage (June 16, 2008)

Tim Russert Criticism and Controversy

TMZ.com: NBC News Delayed Russert Announcement (June 13, 2008)
NewsBusters: Posts About Tim Russert
YouTube: Jack Blood Interviews Tim Russert
The Huffington Post: Tim Russert at the Libby Trail
Media Matters: Tim Russert yet to speak out on racial slur

Tim Russert Timeline

May 7, 1950: Born
1977-1982: Served as chief of staff to Democratic Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan
1983-1984: Served as Counselor in New York Governor Mario Cuomo's office
1991-Present: Hosts Meet the Press

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