Count me in as one of the fans of the late Tim Russert. I enjoyed his commentary on political matters and felt that he kept things pretty objective. Watching the MSNBC coverage of the DNC, however, has made me a little nauseated when they put Tim's son Luke on the air. What could he possibly have to say about the political situation beyond the experience of a college-adged kid? What depth or wealth of knowledge does he bring to the table? I'm sure he's a good kid and he may very well end up being much like his father, but this kind of blatant nepotism (and for no apparent reason) is a joke. Is it out of pitty? If I were Luke, I'd feel embarassed and a little humiliated because, in the back of my mind, I would realize the only reason why I was there was not because of my own accomplishments, but rather as a token.
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