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Tim Russert Didn't Deserve the Accolades Heaped Upon Him After His Death

By Connie Tuttle

Tucson Weekly | July 18, 2008

Russert was never interested in journalism: He was interested in power and influence. His background, career choices and, most significantly, interviewing style bear this out.

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Tags: journalism, media, Tim Russert, power politics

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