With the poignant farewell to Russert on yesterday's Meet the Press, the conversation is now turning to replacements. -- Let me just say, that I didn't agree with Tim Russert's approach to his show in every respect. I thought his obsession with the green-eyeshade stuff could be tedious. Full Story »
Posted by Fabrice Florin
I don't have any complaints with the content of this piece; it presents a fresh viewpoint in terms of broaching the concept of a panel discussion for MTP. Yet, that is already the format on Wahington Week in Review, a long-running PBS political discussion session with top political journalists. I think it was balanced and candid, reflecting the writer's dislike of Russert's approach, yet respecting the man as journalist and stakeholder/gatekeeper of this throwback news show. I can't argue with Mitchell and Todd in tandem, either. Some bias against Keith Olbermann, however, crept in and nastied up the fairness slant a wee bit. Good take, overall.
