In Rush's hometown. Isn't it in Missouri?
Au contraire.
Rush and Russert have always gotten on well. There is definitely mutual respect there. I have seen them together on-air a fair number of times, and it's clear that each has respect for the other's abilities, mind, and integrity.
Russert is as good as it gets on lamestream TV. I often disagree with him.........but I still find him to be a class act.