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[[Image:Tim_Russert_.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|Russert on the set of [[NBC]]'s [[Meet the Press]]]]

[[Image:Tim_Russert_.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|Russert on the set of [[NBC]]'s [[Meet the Press]]]]

'''Timothy John Russert, Jr''' (b. May 7, 1950, in [[Buffalo]], [[New York]]; d. June 13, 2008, in [[Washington, D.C.]]<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25145431/</ref>) was a political analyst for [[NBC Nightly News]], and their morning show [[NBC Today Show|Today]]. He also holds the position of Managing Editor and Moderator of [[Meet the Press]] ([[NBC]]), and [[The Tim Russert Show]] ([[CNBC]]). Both shows interview the country's policymakers, and journalists on issues facing the nation.  

'''Timothy John Russert, Jr''' (b. May 7, 1950, in [[Buffalo]], [[New York]]; d. June 13, 2008, in [[Washington, D.C.]]<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25145431/</ref>) was a political analyst for [[NBC Nightly News]], and their morning show [[NBC Today Show|Today]]. He also held the position of Managing Editor and Moderator of [[Meet the Press]] ([[NBC]]), and [[The Tim Russert Show]] ([[CNBC]]). Both shows interview the country's policymakers, and journalists on issues facing the nation.  

== Television ==

== Television ==

Russert began his major television involvement when he took over the helm of the already well respected [[Meet the Press]] show in December of 1991. The programs growth continued to spike as it became the most watched [[Sunday]] news interview program, and also most quoted world wide.<ref>http://www.cnbc.com/id/15837973/</ref> From the current [[president]]ial candidates, to the sitting president and administration officials, Russert has interviewed nearly all major players in [[United States]] politics today.  

Russert began his major television involvement when he took over the helm of the already well respected [[Meet the Press]] show in December of 1991. The programs growth continued to spike as it became the most watched [[Sunday]] news interview program, and also most quoted world wide.<ref>http://www.cnbc.com/id/15837973/</ref> From the current [[president]]ial candidates, to the sitting president and administration officials, Russert interviewed nearly all major players in [[United States]] politics today.  

Along with Russert’s responsibilities with Meet the Press he frequently appears on [[NBC Nightly News]], [[CNBC]], and [[The Today Show]], to discuss the latest poll numbers or political situation.  

Along with Russert’s responsibilities with Meet the Press he frequently appeared on [[NBC Nightly News]], [[CNBC]], and [[The Today Show]], to discuss the latest poll numbers or political situation.  

In the past he has been involved and hosted many shows; including [[PBS]]’s 1996 show ''Why America Hates the Press''. In 1990 he served as production executive for a NBC’s series ''A Day in the Life of President Bush'' and in 1993, ''A Day in the Life of President Clinton''.<ref>http://www.filmreference.com/film/36/Tim-Russert.html</ref>

In the past, he was involved and hosted many shows; including [[PBS]]’s 1996 show ''Why America Hates the Press''. In 1990, he served as production executive for a NBC’s series ''A Day in the Life of President Bush'' and in 1993, ''A Day in the Life of President Clinton''.<ref>http://www.filmreference.com/film/36/Tim-Russert.html</ref>

== Film ==

== Film ==

Russert has appeared in two films. In 2000 he was in a short, comedic film entitled, ''President Clinton: Final Days (2000)'', and a documentary on the 2000 Bush vs. Gore campaign,  ''Election 2000'' which was released in 2001.<ref>http://www.filmreference.com/film/36/Tim-Russert.html</ref>  

Russert appeared in two films. In 2000, he was in a short, comedic film entitled, ''President Clinton: Final Days (2000)'', and a documentary on the 2000 Bush vs. Gore campaign,  ''Election 2000'' which was released in 2001.<ref>http://www.filmreference.com/film/36/Tim-Russert.html</ref>  

   

   

== Books ==

== Books ==

In 2005 Russert authored “Big Russ and Me”, a book about his father and childhood. Two years later he wrote a second book which became a national bestseller, ''Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters From Daughters and Sons''.

In 2005, Russert authored “Big Russ and Me”, a book about his father and childhood. Two years later he wrote a second book which became a national bestseller, ''Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters From Daughters and Sons''.

==Political Position ==

==Political Position ==

Russert has been attacked by both political parties for alleged bias. [[NewsMax]]’s president and CEO [[Christopher Ruddy]], criticized him for his “[[liberal]] media bias" citing his  previous work as a "Democratic political operative" for [[New York]]'s former [[Democratic]] Governor [[Mario Cuomo]] and senator [[Daniel Patrick Moynihan]] (D-NY).<ref>http://mediamatters.org/items/200606140001</ref>  On the liberal side, he is attacked as being either not liberal enough or, as a liberal website stated, “Russert is anything BUT an objective journalist."<ref>http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Time%20for%20change/31</ref>

Russert has been attacked by both political parties for alleged bias. [[NewsMax]]’s president and CEO [[Christopher Ruddy]], criticized him for his “[[liberal]] media bias" citing his  previous work as a "Democratic political operative" for [[New York]]'s former [[Democratic]] Governor [[Mario Cuomo]] and senator [[Daniel Patrick Moynihan]] (D-NY).<ref>http://mediamatters.org/items/200606140001</ref>  On the liberal side, he is attacked as being either not liberal enough or, as a liberal website stated, “Russert is anything BUT an objective journalist."<ref>http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Time%20for%20change/31</ref>

Russert responds to these criticisms by saying he asks tough questions to everyone on his show despite party affiliation. He said, “It’s a TV show. If you can’t handle TV questions, how you gonna stand up to Iran and North Korea and the rest of the world?”.<ref>http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/06/15/hannitys-new-bff-is-tim-russert/</ref>

Russert responded to these criticisms by saying he asks tough questions to everyone on his show despite party affiliation. He said, “It’s a TV show. If you can’t handle TV questions, how you gonna stand up to Iran and North Korea and the rest of the world?”.<ref>http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/06/15/hannitys-new-bff-is-tim-russert/</ref>

== References ==

== References ==