Some media critics wonder if the mainstream news didn’t go a little too far with their coverage of Tim Russert’s passing.

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1. This Shows Part of the Problem With the Media Establishment
2. “It was impossible not to be struck — once again — by just how incestuous and claustrophobic the washington-based nexus of politics and journalism has become.”
3. “What has possessed NBC News to televise a never-ending video wake? Almost nothing aired contained much in the way of news.”
4. Russert Revisited, Ad Naseum
5. The Russert Backlash Begins

The 58-year-old Meet The Press anchor (and author) died of a heart attack.

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1. NBC’s Russert Tribute Video Clip; Empty Chair on Meet the Press
2. Recap of NBC’s Teary On-Air Tribute to Russert
3. Tom Brokaw Reports Russert’s Death
4. Tim Russert Farts on Television
5. Extensive Coverage of Russert’s Honors
6. Russert Reportedly Collapsed at NBC Washington News Bureau
7. Tim Russert Dies of Heart Attack, Family Says

Best Week Ever has the exclusive video , and claims it’s not edited in any way.

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1. UPDATE: So Did Tim Russert Break Wind Whilst Breaking The News Or What?
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4. Watch the Video - It’s about 14 Seconds In
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6. AMAZING Regis Fart
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Scuttlebutt that Tim Russert has had Arianna Huffington blacklisted from NBC over comments about him in her new book .

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1. NBC VP: “I know some people have issues with her as a guest, but it has nothing to do with the book.”
2. Tim Russert Takes Offense, Bans Arianna Huffington From NBC News
3. Is Tim Russert Keeping Arianna Off NBC?
4. Tim Russert Blackballing Arianna At NBC?