Big scoop -- if it is true -- for the newly wealthy Huffington Post, which is reporting that NBC chief White House correspondent David Gregory beats out geek fave, the understated Chuck Todd, NBC's political director, to get Tim Russert's slot at NBC's Meet The Press. From HuffPo:
"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."
Chuck Todd was recruited to NBC News by Russert and was widely considered as having been Russert's choice as his successor. Alas.
No comments:
Post a Comment