NBC Opens With Tim Russert Mention (VIDEO)

NBC opened its election night coverage at 7 pm with a special mention of their late colleague Tim Russert. Brian Williams, sitting alongside Tom Brokaw and Andrea Mitchell, concluded his opening remarks by saying, "It is a night our friend Tim Russert would have loved. We'll cover it here in his spirit tonight."

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[UpstateNY]

Tim would have loved this election and especially election night. I could see his shining face that night. I'm glad they brought his memory into the evening.

[MizLiz]

We missed having Tim Russert there to explain stuff to us. He enjoyed election night so much!

[newdreams]

We miss you Tim!

[ChicagoDMT]

Will there ever be another world event where Russert's name is not invoked by some member of the NBC news team?

Nice guy, but get a grip.

[plknightb]

I have three words for you, TIM TIM TIM!!!!

[just4shiggles]

It breaks my heart that Tim had to leave this earth during the most exciting and monumental race in history. He is sadly missed by so many. What a great man he was!

[marymansour]

Tim Russert believed so in Barack Obama. I'm sorry he missed this night of nights.

[shirleyfeeney]

Tim, you and Big Russ were right: What a country...

You are deeply missed

[123dee]

We miss Tim, my daughter and I cried last night, because he wasn't here with all of us
to witness this historic moment. We thank him for his intelligence and honesty.

[CammyV]

Such a bitter-sweet moment. The most monumental race and win in US election history... and Tim wasn't here to lead us through it. We miss you.

[sueno]

Tim announced Barack's first win!
He helped me and others believe in this second win-
I hope he's smiling upon us.....

[GeorgeP922]

Tim also announced first that he clinched the nomination!

When every other Pundit was too cautious he stated the truth, you could see the excitement in his eyes..... I'm sure he would have jumped up and down at the landslide victory!

[booker52]

I kept sayiing Tim would love it and was telling my husband Tim would love all the up to date tracking but the old white board would of come out, what's your bet???

[Shashi0224]

To Tim and to President-Elect Obama's Grandmothe­r....thank­s for watching out for us from above!

America, we're back!!

Yes, We DID!!

[w&cheneysuck]

You know Tim is smiling down at us today....such a shame! He is truly missed by both sides of the aisle....

[anjo]

How I wish he could've seen this great election.