Russert: A Trip Down Memory Lane

From the Washington Post…

How does an altar boy from Buffalo with a re’sume’ that includes garbage collector, lawyer and political strategist become the toast of Washington?

“Tim Russert is very much a self-made man — which has relieved the Lord Almighty of an awesome responsibility,” said White House counselor David Gergen.

That’s about as hot as the flames got last night at the Hyatt Regency Washington, where Russert was roasted — or, more accurately, unsinged — at a dinner titled “Meat the Press.”