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Russert's Kid -- No Longer Face of His Party

1/9/2009 2:25 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Russert's Kid -- No Longer Face of His Party

Luke Russert was the major draw for a $95-per-head Inauguration party at a DC hot spot called the Rookery -- below is the invite that went out recently.

Not so fast, says NBC News, his current employer. According to the Washington Post, they're making the organizers of the event yank his name and photo from invites. "Clearly this is not an NBC event," said a network flack. Russert apparently thought he was signing onto a private event, and didn't know they'd pimp him out.

Still, Russert plans to be there to party.

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kadengirl:  1129 days ago

I miss his dad. Especially after Blagojevich got into trouble, I would have loved to have heard his take on it. I also would have loved to see his face when Obama won. You keep your dad's memory alive, Luke, and I appreciate that.

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ghost of sunny von bulow:  1129 days ago

This kid sets new meaning to the word "opportunistic". Dad is dead for what - 7 months? And the kid can't find enough ways to milk it...disgusting. And shame on NBC for foisting this frat-head on the public.

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Bex:  1129 days ago

Gotta love nepotism!

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Mrs. Pine:  1129 days ago

Only in Washington would anyone pay $95 to party with Luke Russert! His dad was a good newsman, but I don't get all the adulation over the son - he's some college kid, right? It totally escapes me. Why didn't anyone care about me???

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Ken:  1129 days ago

His old man actually did something substantial before becoming a talking head on TV. Luke has done nothing but be a Russert. Anyone who would be drawn to that party simply because he will attend is an idiot. Luke obviously signed up for this and would have gotten away with it if NBC hadn't found out.

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Jen:  1129 days ago

For someone who's pro-Obama, its ironic that Luke would sponsor & attend a party held at a members only, pretty much white exclusive bar in the district....

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Harriet:  1129 days ago

Gives me a headache. All he is so far is his father's name. I think that it has gone to his head. Grow up and make something of yourself - on your own. I was never a big watcher of Tim's show but I know that he was deemed to be outstanding. Can't say the same for his kid. Gee. Dad would be so proud.

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Disgusting:  1129 days ago

How about all the hard working journalism students who didn't get a fair shot at the job handed to this guy.

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