[chiller]

Can't disagree, Rodguy about, Russert's "attempts" to tar Mitt on his religion, but he failed on every count in my opinion. It's like Rush says about a great caller that makes the host look good. Russert's questions were deftly and sincerely answered.

For example, Russert wanted to know how Mitt could accept Bob Jones endorsement, when Jones has called Mormonism a "cult". Mitt says all religions compete for hearts and souls, but despite his disagreements Jones thinks Mitt still be the best President. Mitt perfectly turned negatives into positives. Russert may in fact rue his questions because of the classy way Mitt answered them.

For some reason, Russert didn't typically try to shut Mitt down when Mitt properly reframed Russert's misleading questions. I don't know if it's Mitt's commanding presence that made Russert cower ?, but I thought Mitt shone.

[HonestConservative]

Thompson on FTN, 10:30 est on CBS.

[rodguy911]

Excellent post Chiller.

What really pissed me off is that Russert is no dummy and to ask so many questions of Mitt using the tone, demeanor and veracity that he used with someone who well could be our next President was totally uncalled for and so biased that not even the dumbest of the dumb could miss it.

It was Russerts worst sell out to date and really angered me.