Last Sunday I watched Brian Williams sit in for Tim Russert on Meet The Press. He interviewed two guests, Senators Lindsey Graham (R) and Joe Biden (D) as they debated and charged and counter-charged Obama vs. McCain. Brian Williams was a competent moderator. Next week Tom Brokaw will sit in the chair.
I've not heard any comments from critics about these anchors being compared to Tim Russert. I think such comparisons would be unfair. No, they are not like Tim Russert. Nobody is. Russert did, however, establish standards of journalism that are challenging to the best. In this respect his legacy continues.
While I miss Tim Russert, Meet The Press, I am confident, will continue to be the high-quality news it has always been.
