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Report: David Gregory To Host Meet The Press

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in Media, Meet The Press

I certainly hope not, but I can see the folks at NBC doing this since Gregory has more on camera experience and looks more polished.

From Huffington Post:

David Gregory will take the reins as moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the Huffington Post has learned. Gregory has been a leading contender for the permanent spot since Tom Brokaw stepped in as interim moderator following Tim Russert’s death in June.

In recent weeks, a short list including Gregory, Andrea Michell, Gwen Ifill, and Chuck Todd had been considered the top candidates for the position, while Katie Couric and Ted Koppel were viewed as dark horses.

Brokaw will conclude his duties as interim moderator this weekend, when he will interview President-Elect Barack Obama.

However, NBC tells Politico that they haven’t made a decision.

But seriously…David Gregory? When has this guy been able to give us any insight into anything? And why would you want to make such a distinct shift away from the Tim Russert model? Is it the gray hair?

I’m sticking by my pick of Chuck Todd and I hope this report is nonsense.

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3 Responses to “Report: David Gregory To Host Meet The Press”

rob Says:
December 1st, 2008 at 8:05 pm
I know Russet is dead and all, but what is this love fest for him? He was horrible. His whole shtick was finding two clips of a guest saying somewhat different things. Never mind that times change and people need to adjust.

His follow up questions are either pathetic or non-existent.

He was a cheerleader for Iraq, enough said.
Below The Beltway » Blog Archive » David Gregory To Replace Tim Russert ? Says:
December 2nd, 2008 at 6:07 am
[...] been as unabashed as Justin in my hope that NBC might break the mold and pick political uber geek Chuck Todd to take over [...]
Donklephant » Blog Archive » David Gregory Confirmed For Meet The Press Slot Says:
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:20 pm
[...] wrote about this yesterday hoping it wasn’t true, and today we have [...]

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