Ritz staffers say Tim Russert has a bit of an uppity streak

[Algorem]

Source: Cleveland Scene Magazine

Tim Russert: Ohio guy seems to have turned into a Beltway candy-ass
Tue Feb 26, 2008 at 01:56:18 PM


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In this tight primary election, when everything’s scrutinized from Hilary’s haircuts to the size of Obama’s shoes, it should come as no surprise that a great deal of thought was put into where the Democratic candidates and their camps would be crashing for today’s visit to Cleveland.

They won’t stay at the Ritz,” one hotel insider says. “Because it would seem like they weren’t really in touch with their constituents values.” Rumor has it that both camps are staying at the Wyndham...

But a few people don’t seem to mind being treated to the luxuries of the Ritz -- namely Chris Matthews and Tim Russert.

Though Russert likes to wax nostalgic about his humble Ohio roots and his love of 10 cent beer nights at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, it seems the TV talking head has turned into something of a Beltway candy-ass. Ritz staffers are grumbling about his ridiculous requests: He’ll only drink a certain type of water, and wants three bottles in the room instead of two. Also, he doesn’t like the ($100) sheets. – Rebecca Meiser
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Russert returns to Cleveland State for debate

http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/02/russert_returns_to_cleveland_s.html

Posted by Sabrina Eaton February 23, 2008 00:04AM
Washington -- Tuesday night's debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama won't be the only momentous Cleveland event in which NBC newsman Tim Russert has played a role.

As a Cleveland-Marshall College of Law student in 1974, Russert attended the infamous "10-cent-beer night" at Cleveland Municipal Stadium that ended in drunken rioting by Indians fans.

"I went with $2 in my pocket," recalls the "Meet the Press" host. "You do the math."

Russert is taking a more sober approach to Tuesday's final matchup between the Democratic frontrunners before Ohio's make-or-break presidential primary on March 4...


COMMENTS (7)Post a comment

[jlake]

1. Is this really LBN?

[LSparkle]

2. WHOA -- Tiny Timmy LOVES Pan-Stick!

And it looks like he's had gray eyeshadow brushed over his brows. Pretty pretty pretty!

[Algorem]

3. metrosexy!

he's hot.



like, say,



boiled crap?

[geiger]

4. He doesn't strike me as the sharpest pencil in the box.

[AX10]

5. What the hell is that supposed to mean?

[griffi94]

6. i thought russert

was from buffalo

[rsdsharp]

7. He is.

He went to school in Cleveland.

[rsdsharp]

8. Well, as Timmy says...

"Integrity is for paupers!"

[comradebillyboy]

9. Timmy is a bit of a self important jerk-off