Remembering Tim Russert

I was going to bed last night and happened to turn on the TV and was confused when I saw a special on "Remembering Tim Russert." It took me about a half hour to comprehend that he had passed away. I couldn't believe it.

In fact, I woke up this morning and had to verify it. I saw on CNN that he had in fact passed away. I still can't believe it. I am very saddened by this because I think he was an amazing journalist. He didn't hold back! He asked the hard questions and I liked that he would let people know he wanted an answer. He seemed so full of energy and passion.

Even though he wasn't an anchor like Tom Brokaw or known for his international reporting, I think he made a difference in his own way by making American politics important. He tried to hold our political candidates and representatives accountable and make them be transparent to the people they represent. He didn't make their personal lives an issue, it was about how they do their job, and how they said they would do their job.

I think he will sincerely be missed. He helped me better understand politics and the importance of asking questions of our political leaders.