No sign of Tweety yet on MSNBC...he probably can't make it on camera!!

[Doityourself]

Wow...maybe he'll make it on later.

[Muttocracy]

1. what time does Hardball usually start?

[Pirate Smile]

2. Eight minutes ago.

[Barack_America]

3. It should be on now. nt

[Doityourself]

4. 5pm..now..but I don't expect them to do his show today...but everyone has spoken but him

[Doityourself]

11. Oh Joey Scarb & Dan A haven't commented yet. But all the other majors have spoken &

its his time.

KO just got choked up..his voice is shaking. I have to turn.

[LibraLiz1973]

33. KO is having a hell of a time. he keeps having to fight it back.

You can clearly see that he & Chuck Todd in particular have been crying.

[TheDonkey]

12. KO is sitting in for him on the special report. Hardball should be on air now.

Interesting stage KO is sitting on, I've never seen it before.

[Doityourself]

16. YEAH...where did that red background come from..and KO is choking up..big time

[pdxmom]

5. Chuck Todd is barely holding it together, and it's apparent he's been

crying. This is so hard for these folks on MSNBC. I really feel for them all.

[TheDonkey]

17. Todd looks devestated, very sad. KO is looking rattled as well

they all had a lot of time with one another during these primaries. This is shocking for us, must be a lot more shocking for them.

[beachmom]

6. Here's what I observed about Chris Matthews when he went on The Daily Show,

and Jon Stewart was a bit vicious to him -- Chris really got his feelings hurt! He strikes me as a pretty emotional guy. I doubt he can come on camera for a while.

[Doityourself]

21. Someone wrote on Du that a family member of theirs worked at MSNBC & said Tweety was

a really, really nice, thoughtful guy!

[musicblind]

28. You know I actually like Chris Matthews

I stopped watching his show because he bashed Clinton so much, but I do read his books. I don't know, he seems like the kind to hold grudges and be a bully at times... but deep down have a good heart.

[tishaLA]

7. That NY Times profile...Tweety really revered Russert

and you got the sense that Tweety often disappointed Russert. It must be terrible for him right now.

*shoot me. I'm feeling empathetic toward Tweety*

[Barack_America]

13. That's exactly what I'm thinking of now too.

But I admittedly really like Matthews, so my empathy towards him is not a shock.

[Doityourself]

24. I like him too

[Window]

40. I'm really concerned about Matthews. He is really an emotional guy.

I'm sure he is quite unable to come on air now.

[panAmerican]

37. me too

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

41. Matthews heart is ten times too big. That is always his redeeming quality for me.

[Medusa]

43. And I believe he truly loves politics

even if he's not the brighest light.

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

45. Agreed. I hope some good will come of this, ie: getting men going for a check up.

What are the symptoms that Tim may have had that, if recognized, could have been acted upon. Shortness of breath, Numbness anywhere?? What?
My hubby refuses to go for a check up. Last time I took his BP, it was 196/117. My crying could not compel him to go to the Clinic. He has lost weight, but no meds, no Doctor.

Rest in Peace Tim. Prayers for the Russert Family.

[medeak]

8. both devout Catholics? n/t

[Fleshdancer]

9. That is so sad

The level of grief and sadness over there must be crushing.

[Ichingcarpenter]

10. Keith's taken over his time spot and doing a great job

I think there is a pecking order and Keith is above Tweety.

[BeyondGeography]

19. Like others in this thread, I think Tweety needs time to compose himself

and they might even be leery of sending him out there right now. I say that in a heartfelt way.

[Ichingcarpenter]

22. Keith now is having a hard time now maintaining

This is very sad.

[tishaLA]

23. I wouldn't doubt Tweety has also been talking to the family

He seems like the kind of guy who would drop everything to make sure everyone is OK and to see what he can do to help them.

[tishaLA]

14. As KO reads these statements, I swear I hear people crying off camera

KO is doing an admirable job.

[SeattleGirl]

20. I think he, like others, is really having a hard time with this.

[grasswire]

15. remember, Tweety's a diabetic

I'd never be surprised if something heart wrenching overwhelmed him. Lord knows it's hard enough to keep blood sugar under control when things are going well.

[City Lights]

18. KO looks like he's been crying and he sounds stuffed up.

He's reading emails now...it must be incredibly difficult.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

25. I don't think I could be reporting right now if I was them ...

because this was not only their colleague,this was their friend and mentor.

[Muttocracy]

27. indeed. nt

[City Lights]

30. I know...and the fact that this was unexpected makes it all the more

difficult for them. I imagine they're still somewhat in a state of shock...we were when my mom died under similar circumstances. :-(

[Muttocracy]

26. had to read the medical statement about death and autopsy

I can't imagine having to read that on TV about a friend :(

[City Lights]

34. My only hope of getting through something like that would be to try

and read the words on the paper without letting their meaning sink into my brain. :-(

[butterfly77]

29. Are they streaming live on the net..

[dubeskin]

31. Yes

Sorry, no link though.

[Spazito]

35. Here is the link to the live stream...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22887506#22887506

[Muttocracy]

36. try this one or elsewhere on msnbc.com :

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22887506#22887506

[democrat2thecore]

32. Chris Matthews LOVED Time Russert like FAMILY .....God!.....RIP, TIM -nt

[panAmerican]

38. Can't watch the live link; Peggy Noonan's gonna make me cry

[AspenRose]

39. Wow it's sad to see KO shaken up like that.

:-(

[rocktivity]

42. He's probably too distraught--especially since he's a diabetic himself

And I'm sure that Terry McAuliffe, who less than a month ago said that Tim's still-alive father was "looking down...from heaven," is also not feeling particularly grand.

:headbang:
rocknation

[bluedawg12]

44. They all seem very close- i am sure tweety is torn up they all are.

This is sad.

RIP Tim.

[RamboLiberal]

46. Chris Matthews is on vacation in Paris

Death of Tim Russert: Matthews in Europe

For those watching Keith Olbermann's coverage on MSNBC, and who have written to TVNewser inquiring about Chris Matthews, the network tells us he is on vacation in Paris and expected to deliver a statement soon. I snapped the picture below in April, at Tammy Haddad's garden party. Tim and his wife Maureen Orth (far left) were heading out, as Chris Matthews and his wife Kathleen (far right) were arriving.

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/

[Ichingcarpenter]

47. He's on the Phone right now from Paris.

talking to Andrea Mitchel