It’s because he was one of them, a guy who worked for big Dem figures (Moynihan, the former NY Gov whose name escapes me even tho I can see his face).
That and because he was tough on Repubs, and not as tough on Dems. He was a liberal journalist. What else can you say other than that his death was very quick and he didn’t suffer.
No, Mr. Russert didn’t suffer. He stepped into eternity...wonder who is next? It’s been said they come in 3’s.