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.
David Gregory to host MTPBy: Ari Tuesday December 2, 2008 12:49 pm |
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Well, The idea of David “dancin’ toes” Gregory hosting MTP has landed here like a large turd in a punchbowl, now hasn’t it.
We are all backing away, pretending it’s not really there… moving to another room, er, channel, er, Real World Out There. All in the name of escaping this fetid pile o’poo.
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And notice, instead of giving Gregory a huge boost sendoff with a sit-down interview with President-elect Barack Obama, Brokaw takes it on his way out the door.