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Posted on 06/22/2008 4:06:40 PM PDT by Anti-Bubba182
Tom Brokaw will replace Tim Russert as moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press” through the November presidential election, the network announced today.
Brokaw, 68, filled in for the first post-Russert week. “NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams was the host today, and revealed Russert's interim successor during the broadcast.
NBC News President Steve Capus said: "A lot has been said in recent days about what 'Meet the Press' means to NBC News and to the nation. To have someone of Tom's stature step up and dedicate himself to ensuring its ongoing success is not only a testament to his loyalty to Tim, but his enduring commitment to NBC News and our viewers."
NBC’s plans for a successor to Russert, who died two weeks ago after collapsing at the network’s Washington bureau, have been the subject of hot speculation. The interim plan gives network executives time to figure out how to preserve the show’s prestige and profitability for the long run.
The show’s executive producer, Betsy Fischer, said: "Some of my best memories from covering the last several presidential elections have included working closely with Tom, so I know just how lucky we are to have him step in as moderator for ‘Meet the Press.’ His intellect, focus and calming presence is exactly what we need to move forward smartly and remain the No. 1 public affairs show on television as we head into one of the most pivotal elections in our nation's history."......."
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
Oh this is like 'how its made' for California wines.
"had the same thought
He’s keeping the chair warm until SeeBS sacks Katie.
I won’t be watching!
I thought for sure it was going to be Pert and Perky Katie.
??? If only because it is not quite as bad a choice as selecting Cris Matthews? Still have a biased moderator.
Lockjaw to the rescue.
I stopped watching MTP a few years back when Hitlery got a major lovefest from Russert. I do not plan to start watching again, especially with that jerk Brokejaw there.
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It’s all about opposition research and it seems that when Russert wanted to spread the trash around he sent tidbits to others to report on their stations.
Of course, the trash he wanted spewed always seemed to be against the republicans.
I thought he did much better than Timmy today..kept hammering away at obama.
I’m thrilled with Tom’s selection. Tom is an Excellent choice. With that said, he is head and shoulders above Prissy Chrissy, Kittty Oberflush, Danny Blather and Perky Colonic!
But for full time after Nov.4th, Lets have Brett Hume and/or Michael Savage;-P
Just more Liberal BS and propaganda that I will avoid in order to not barf or have my blood pressure go off the chart!
I wonder if he’s going to call Florida for Obama at around 5 pm on November 4th?
NBC — a liberal and cravan covey of empty suits !!!
Dang. I was rooting for Olbermann.
Typical giant show-biz ego....doesn’t know when to leave the stage.
I thought he raked her over the coals during the last debate with Obambi...gave Obambi a free ride...kept Hildabeast on the defensive...the entire debate...I thought she handled her own quite well.
another leftist scum
he wants one more chance to influence the election. In 04 he retired after the election.
I guess the “A” list anchor talent gets created at the rate of about one person every 35 years, across a population of nearly 300 million people.
The “future presidents” bench is much deeper than the “future satisfactory-to-the-networks anchors” bench.
Is there any other person in the entire employ of NBC that is not overtly partisan? At least Brokaw attempts to hide it. No one else does. They will have to go outside their ranks after November if they want to pretend to be neutral.
It must chap a lot of asses at NBC to have Browkaw come out of retirement to do this. That is a big “Scew You” to a lot of NBC talent.
Now we just have a completely biased democrat interviewing everyone from a democrat point of view just like the last completely biased democrat interviewing everyone from a democrat point of view.
--- Awww shucks.
Brokaw has already called the election for Osama Obama. He won’t wait until November. Liberals all think they have that much power and that the American people are morons willing to give up their freedom and America.
meet the mess
with tom left.
Called it!
and after the November election NBC will cease to exist.
Actually, I think that the permanent host for “Meet the Press” should be decided by a duel between Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann......staged at the Hidden Iman well in Qom using tactical nuclear weapons.
He’ll do.
Yeah, real sharp if you want half your audience nodding off by the first break. Brokaw has a all the charisma of a wet mop.
He’s 68 years old. Good grief. Is on air talent truly that hard to find.
Still ain’t turning on my tv to watch.
Sarcasm smackdown. NBC and talent in the same sentence. HA!
that will really help increase their audience.Not!
I don't think it'll be Chris Wallace either, but I think of anyone on FOX, he'd be the best choice.
Yea, it’s a good, safe move for now. The bench at NBC is pathetic. I’m glad that all the Imus/MSNBC fools are getting snubbed.
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Hey, it could have been David Gregory. Now even David Gregory knows it won't be David Gregory.