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Tim Russert: Hill LOVES the First Question

Yes, we're all talking about that made-for-TV moment in last night's debate when Hill suggested that maybe Obama get another comfy pillow, just so he's really comfortable. tina_fey.jpg
It was a segue - and doubtless, pre-cooked - line referring to the "SNL" "debate" open this past Saturday, when cast-members masquerading as debate moderators knelt on bended knee before their hero, Obama. (Funny, though - duh - hardly accurate.) Well, it's worth noting that Tim Russert took a swipe at the implications of the skit, as well as Hill's agreement that she always does get the first question, on this morning's "Today." (By getting the first question in a debate, it's presumably an advantage for the other contestant because he or she then has time to think out a response - hence favoritism by reporters towards Obama.) tim%20russert.bmp

Tim said that the "first question charge" was BS: Re that Putin question that came in the last section of the debate, he said "I didn't direct it at either - she LIKES to answer the [first] question."

But what do you expect Tim to say? He's obviously in the Obama camp. Hey! A suggestion: Maybe for the 21st debate, Tim should square off opposite Tina Fey.
(Above: Tim, left, thinks there's no moderator bias; Tina, right, obviously has other ideas, if Saturday's "SNL" is any indication.)

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