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Luke Russert Wants YOU to Come to His Inaugural Party

By Emily Leaman

Words do not begin to describe this image.

If NBC's Luke Russert looks a little out of it during the inaugural parade, it's because he was up all night drinking at the Rookery. Word just came across our desk that the newbie (er. . .wannabe?) pundit is throwing an inaugural bash.

We couldn't believe our eyes this morning when his invitation arrived in our in-box. The Photoshop job on the invitation alone warranted that we share it with the world. No, your computer's not tricking you—that's Russert's face on Uncle Sam's body. Seriously.

The party's being held at the Georgetown prepster spot the Rookery on January 18. It will include music by Old Man Brown and a deejay, plus hors d'oeuvres, and, of course, an open bar. The dress code: "jackets required." Doors open at 8.

Tickets are $95 for the first 50 sold. No word on what they'll jump to after that.

The invitation and party seem to continue Russert's slide away from serious journalism towards being an entertainment figure. Whereas he spent the fall on the campaign trail as a "real" reporter for NBC News, more recently he's been doing gigs like standing in Times Square on New Year's Eve "reporting" for Carson Daly.

Would any other network reporter throw himself such a self-indulgent party in the midst of a major news event like the inauguration? Not a chance, not even Chris Matthews. We're still waiting for our invite to David Gregory's "all you can drink" Meet the Press after-party. 

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the flyer is tacky but i really don’t see a problem with him hosting a party. this is a momentous political occasion, and understandably, a huge social occasion.

are all the posters staying in each night during the inauguration because if they go have fun it may suggest a "lack of professionalism"? no, we will all be out. some of you will be in star wars bars, some will be at the balls, and some will be at places like the rookery (which i admittedly am not a fan of).

Posted by: up on the hill, Jan 07, 2009 05:54:28 PM

i love the constant jealousy of this kid. if i were him, i would probably host a party too. there are millions of people going to DC for the inauguration, god forbid he is associated with a party for young people!!

that said, i am probably not going. the vineyard vines crowd, while big in DC, is not my own.

Posted by: rodney, Jan 07, 2009 05:46:23 PM

I’m a little confused by some of the commenters on here saying that Russert is throwing this party for his friends. If that were the case then they’d be right to say that we shouldn’t criticize him for it, but instead it looks like he’s sending out an open invitation for a party that he or someone else will make a profit on. He also appears to be trying to gain publicity for himself through it. Sure there are lots of serious DC people that throw events, but this event appears to be neither private nor serious. And that wouldn’t matter, except that Russert seemed at least initially to be trying to portray himself as a political journalist in his father’s mold. Besides, whatever your opinion of the guy, that invitation is just freaking funny, period.

Posted by: Lauren, Jan 07, 2009 04:58:24 PM

Wait! Joe Lockhardt is always trying to scam on the young and unsuspecting women of washington....I am surprised he is not throwing a party at Town Hall!

Posted by: Mary Beth, Jan 07, 2009 01:12:52 PM

OK, a kid who has had everything handed to him on a silver platter is acting like a kid who had had everything handed to him on a silver platter....but come on, is there something about being a journalist that would preclude you from having a fun time in an appropriate setting for your age group?

I’d be more worried about Joe Lockhardt showing up at this bash to score on the yong’ens...

Posted by: Jay, Jan 07, 2009 01:05:13 PM

It is not just the party. It is the obvious attempts he has made to get on tv, no matter what the reason. Being a kid or a young guy is no excuse for a lack of professionalism. He obviously prefers fame over journalism and the frat boy style invitation to celebrate the most important event that ever happens in the DC area is ridiculous.

Posted by: Young Guy, Jan 07, 2009 11:16:44 AM

I can’t get past the horrendous photoshop job.

Posted by: laurie, Jan 07, 2009 11:16:00 AM

Russert=Toolbox

Posted by: Megan, Jan 07, 2009 11:09:44 AM

How is hosting a party for your friends at odds with being a journalist? Many "serious" DC people host all kinds of events throughout the year. Good for Luke for not taking himself so seriously that he needs to send an engraved invitation. Get over yourselves.

Posted by: again, Jan 07, 2009 11:04:44 AM

I hope I’m invited to the inauguration party that consists of LBA chugging champagne and reading the blog belonging to the lonely blogger you describe. This was written about a public news figure who is slowly throwing away his credibility, while LBA slings insults towards a journalist pointing out his ridiculous actions. Your insults may have very well be aimed towards a "kid" just like party boy Luke, but they seem to have enough sense to know what is overboard and what isn’t.

Maybe LBA was just upset because they were ticket purchase number four and have been counting down the seconds until best inaugural party EVER!!

Posted by: ABC, Jan 07, 2009 10:48:42 AM

I thought this was just a way for a young guy to hang out with all his friends during one of the biggest weeks in DC... If he went to one of the many pricey balls, I bet you’d be criticizing that too.

Posted by: silly me, Jan 07, 2009 10:40:22 AM

He is just a kid, why don’t you cut him some slack and enjoy your own inaugural party (You know, the one where you’ll be slugging champagne alone behind a computer screen blogging other peoples good time.)

Posted by: LBA, Jan 07, 2009 10:16:24 AM

I keep waiting for the "Do Body Shots with Chuck Todd!!!!" invite, but haven’t gotten one yet.

Posted by: Carol Blymire, Jan 07, 2009 09:37:44 AM

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