David Gregory to Host “Meet the Press”

Posted on December 7, 2008

NBC News has announced on Sunday morning that David Gregory would become the permanent moderator of “Meet the Press,” the network’s Sunday political discussion program. David Gregory will replace Tim Russert, who died of a heart attack in June.

The network used the appearance by President-Elect Barack Obamaon Sunday to name Mr. Gregory, who will start next week. The interim moderator,Tom Brokow, formally introduced David Gregory, 38, at the end of his interview with Mr. Obama.

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Mr. Brokaw announced that this Sunday would be his last as what he called “the temporary moderator” filling in for his longtime friend, Mr. Russert, and identified Mr. Gregory as both another great journalist and personal friend.

He noted that because of the election and the economic crisis and what he called “a critically important time for the country” that “more people are paying attention” to “Meet the Press” and the other network Sunday programs.

Mr. Gregory said called the appointment “an incredible honor,” and promised to follow Mr. Russert’s advice to “hold leaders accountable.” He added, “It’s all about preparation” and said he would take on the job “with great purpose.”

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