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Time to Bury the "Meet the Press" Format

Beverly Davis | Posted 07.01.2008 | Home

Read More: Msnbc, Russert, Countdown, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Brokaw, Tim Russert, Hardball, Brokaw, Anderson Cooper, Meet the Press, Nbc, Beltway Journalists, Wolf Blitzer, California, The Situation Room, Home News
Beverly Davis

Watching Brokaw manage the Snoozeville format demonstrated how dated the program has become. We need a show that combines web speed with major interviews conducted by someone unafraid to offend.

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Russert's Legacy: A Woman Meeting the Press?

Marie Wilson | Posted 06.20.2008 | Media

Read More: Hillary, Politics, Obama, Diversity of Pundits, Russert, Diversity, Gender, Meet the Press, Women and Media, Women and Politics, Meet the Press Replacement, John Edwards Meet the Press, Media News
Marie Wilson

Visibility is viability, and wouldn't it be great to have Meet the Press, the most prestigious and hard hitting show on the Sunday circuit, feature a woman host?

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Russert Would've Wanted Offshore Drilling, Says Congressman Issa (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics

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Invoking Tim Russert on the day of his funeral, California Rep. Darrell Issa (R), called for the revocation of the offshore oil drilling ban. As congr...

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When Tim Russert Testified Against 'Scooter' Libby

Greg Mitchell | Posted 06.13.2008 | Politics

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Greg Mitchell

In the wake of the passing of Tim Russert today, some will no doubt recall that he testified at the "Scooter" Libby trial -- but few, I would guess, can now remember what he said or why he was there.

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Tuesday's Biggest Loser: Tim Russert (And All The Other TV Blowhards)

John Eskow | Posted 05.07.2008 | Politics

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John Eskow

For weeks, the Russerts of this world fought desperately to force a narrative onto the American public that they explosively rejected last night.

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Politics Live, Politicians In Person

Joe Zapert | Posted 04.08.2008 | Politics

Read More: Russert, Gore, Giuliani, Clinton, Radio City, Politics, Public Speaking, John Edwards, James Carville, Anderson Cooper, Speaker Series, Huffington, Carlson, Politics News
Joe Zapert

Americans used to travel and listen for hours as political leaders spoke to them about their ideas. Today, we learn about our leaders from the living room, their ideas broken down into 15-second excerpts.

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Countdown to the Iowa Caucuses IV: No More Cowboy Diplomacy

Marie Wilson | Posted 12.14.2007 | Politics

Read More: Politics, Huckabee, Obama, Media, Presidential Primaries, Russert, Marie Wilson, Hillary Clinton, Politics News
Marie Wilson

One of the best received lines in the democratic debate yesterday was one Senator Clinton is using, "No more cowboy diplomacy." It's a phrase The Whi...

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Russert Leads Boys in Hillary Hit Job

Taylor Marsh | Posted 10.31.2007 | Politics

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Taylor Marsh

Tim Russert's play last night was not only nakedly sexist, but showed his immaturity and lack of respect for any woman standing up to be commander-in-chief.

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