Darrell Issa politicizes Russert’s death.

[biccat]

For fuck’s sake - can’t you grasp this was on C-SPAN? The man’s a cheap whore!

Oh? It was on C-SPAN? Well then it should be easy for you to find video of the entire discussion so his comments can be placed in proper context. Then a determination can be made as to whether his comments were a reasonable response, or politicking during what should be a solemn occasion.

Withholding judgement until you know all the facts. I know it's not something you Democrats do very well, but at least try this time.

[dixierat]

Oh? It was on C-SPAN? Well then it should be easy for you to find video of the entire discussion so his comments can be placed in proper context. Then a determination can be made as to whether his comments were a reasonable response, or politicking during what should be a solemn occasion.

Withholding judgement until you know all the facts. I know it's not something you Democrats do very well, but at least try this time.

All Issa did was express his regret that Mr. Russerts death creates the need for an unbiased moderator for debating issues. I guess LP wants a biased moderator.

[LogansPapa]

All Issa did was express his regret that Mr. Russerts death creates the need for an unbiased moderator for debating issues. I guess LP wants a biased moderator.

So Mr. Issa didn't say anything about off-shore drilling? Are you dim?

[dixierat]

So Mr. Issa didn't say anything about off-shore drilling? Are you dim?

In the context of Mr. Russert being able to moderate the debate thereof. God, you ARE dense.

[LogansPapa]

In the context of Mr. Russert being able to moderate the debate thereof. God, you ARE dense.

Using an honored dead man’s name to push your agenda is simply chickenshit.

[LogansPapa]

Withholding judgement until you know all the facts. I know it's not something you Democrats do very well, but at least try this time.

Stop with the silly bullshit - if it were a politician from another party, you’d be on it like flies on shit, so just stop it. Tim's not cold in the ground and this reconfirms the image of Republicans being greedy whores - just admit it.

[noonwitch]

Were any Democrats politicizing his death? What, exactly, went on before or after the video?

Given only that video, and the limited context of Rep. Issa's statements, I would have to say it was an inappropriate time to raise such concerns. Of course, Thinkprogress is a left-wing website dedicated to attacking Republicans and throwing out Democrat talking points, so I wouldn't trust their assessment to be fair and unbiased.

Everyone I've seen so far from both parties has had nothing but nice things to say about Russert, including both presidential candidates, President Bush, and the Clintons.

I feel bad for Luke Russert, because everytime he turns around, someone is sticking a microphone in his face.