A truly exceptional thing.

fred-wilson:

supernice:

Tim Russert’s son, Luke, asked Barack Obama and John McCain to sit next to one another at his father’s funeral Wednesday. And they did. From the NYT -

“Then, in remarks from the pulpit, he exhorted them and other politicians to “engage in spirited debate but disavow the low tactics that distract Americans from the most important issues facing our country.” At the end of the service, the two candidates embraced.

“Five months from now,” Luke Russert said a few hours later, “I wanted them to remember that this occasion brought them together.””

I just think that’s extraordinary. Such a simple request. A profound gesture. Really kind of amazing. I have chills. Wow.

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    Smart kid, that Luke Russert.
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    Tim Russert’s son, Luke, asked Barack Obama and John McCain to sit next to one another at his father’s funeral...
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    I just think that’s extraordinary. Such a simple request. A profound gesture. Really kind of amazing. I have chills....
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    article is here.
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    agree, wow. Read the Times article.
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