Career makers
by digby
Chris Hayes noted on twitter this morning reacts with righteous aggression whenever they catch a glimpse of a sex scandal. It’s so true. The energy is palpable, the eyes glitter, the breathing comes faster, they are clearly stimulated.
But then there are big rewards too:
Jerry Zremski profiled NBC reporter Luke Russert, still best-known — but not for much longer, perhaps — as the son of legendary NBC political reporter Tim Russert.
The moment that boosted the 26-year-old Russert into the big-leagues: When he stood up to Rep. Anthony Weiner this past May. Here’s their exchange, as recounted by Zremski:
“But that’s not a picture of you?” the reporter asked.
“You know, I can’t say with certitude. My system was hacked, pictures can be manipulated, pictures can be dropped in and inserted….”
Yup.
Everybody loves gossip. But the Villagers love it more than anyone on earth.
h/t to @jaytingle