NBC News Delayed Russert Announcement

46. Hmmm ... 15 minute delay .... why is this a news story?

Posted at 5:20PM on Jun 13th 2008 by newsdiva

47. My heart and prayers go out to the immediate family. I was a fan of his show. Tim was the best in our household!

Posted at 5:21PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Texasmom4

48. NBC delayed it 15 minutes, but he was still dead.

Posted at 5:26PM on Jun 13th 2008 by FlBiker

49. Tim Russert was a legend of his time, I enjoyed watching his news reporting and his
political analysis, in Meet the Press he was a strong and fair interviewer. He leaves
the world a better place and we are better off for knowing him. I send my prayers, thoughts and condolences to his family, all those who know him, and to his colleagues at NBC, and MSNBC. Godspeed Tim Russert, I will miss you.

Posted at 5:33PM on Jun 13th 2008 by BOEING 787

50. I wonder if an automatic external defibrillator (AED) was available at his worksite, if he may have survived?

What a loss...he will be dearly missed!

Posted at 11:06PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Trisha

51. A true gentleman.

Posted at 5:33PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Barb

52. Death comes in 3's...Whos next?

Posted at 5:33PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Ima Fibbin

53. I sure did enjoy meet the press with Tim Russert. He was a truly unique person and an honest and fair person.

Posted at 5:42PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Anna W.

54. I am shocked. His brilliance and tenacity will be missed. I hope his family will find comfort in their love and memories.

Posted at 5:47PM on Jun 13th 2008 by mel

55. Have some respect for Tim's family & colleagues. Story posted 15 minutes late? What is the deal with media??? A wonderful gentleman passes away and TMZ's concerned that the NY Times got the story before NBC made annoucement...stop your ridiculous measuring and spend at least 15 minutes in silence honoring a TRUE honest journalist--TIm Russert.

Posted at 5:49PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Patti in Austin

56. wow.... i just heard and my heart is very heavy. I will miss watching him. My prayers go out to the Russert Family!!

Posted at 5:50PM on Jun 13th 2008 by spanishbreeze

57. Holy crap!!!
Wow... condolences to the family and friends.

(And any respectful news organization would have delayed the report)

Posted at 5:41PM on Jun 13th 2008 by ~Khaj

58. I would've never thought this would happen...rest in peace Tim Russert.

Posted at 5:50PM on Jun 13th 2008 by purplefinch

59. We are greatly saddened to hear of Mr. Russert's death. Though we only knew him via TV broadcasts we believed him to be an honorable, dedicated businessman and a loving member of his family. We will greatly miss his broadcasts, remember his 'Florida, Florida, Florida', and the fact his humility and sense of humor always came through.
To his family - private and professional - we extend our deepest sympathies. We will never forget Tim Russert.

Posted at 5:46PM on Jun 13th 2008 by KLiP

60. What and absolutely tasteless headline--a blatant attempt to create some sort sensationalised BS over NBC's doing what any decent human would do and notify Tim's family first.

Maybe that's the headline, "NBC News Behaves Responsibly"...

You should be ashamed of yourselves!!!

Posted at 6:03PM on Jun 13th 2008 by cliffyk