[nativist]

"I don't bet," replied Russert.

"I lie, get drunk, falsely accuse, deceive and overeat, but betting, thats where I draw the line."

[chiller]

Russert couldn't even look at Cheney forthrightly when he said he does not bet. He looked down and away. I could swear I've heard him cast several friendly wagers - mostly about his Buff Bills, or the SuperBowl, or the Boston Eagles, or whomever-- over the years.

The point is he attempts to be such a regular, jovial guy, but wow he went stone cold on that offer from Cheney. Perhaps he didn't like the odds. Or couldn't seen to be having fun with one of the eeeeeevils.