David Gregory Is OFFICIALLY FIRED As Chuck Todd Takes Over NBC’s MEET THE PRESS

[Segami]

BUH-BYE SHILL!!..............IN COMES THE TOAD!......................




The axe finally fell today as David Gregory confirmed that he is out at Meet The Press, and is leaving NBC. Chuck Todd will be the new host of the Sunday morning staple. David Gregory got the boot fast. This was a literal don’t let the door hit you on the butt on the way out. According to CNN, “The sources confirmed widespread speculation that David Gregory, the moderator of the iconic Sunday morning public affairs program for the past six years, will be replaced by Todd. One of the sources said the transition will be swift — so swift that Gregory will not even host “Meet the Press” this weekend.” Gregory confirmed his departure on Twitter:

David Gregory ✔ @davidgregory

I leave NBC as I came - humbled and grateful. I love journalism and serving as moderator of MTP was the highest honor there is . (1 of 2)


David Gregory ✔ @davidgregory

(2 of 2) I have great respect for my colleagues at NBC News and wish them all well. To the viewers, I say thank you.

Gregory won’t get a farewell show. He won’t get to say goodbye on the air. This is all proof that the bosses at NBC have convinced that the show’s problems are all about Gregory. They are going to be in for a rude wake up call if the Chuck Todd era doesn’t bring back the viewers that the show lost after the death of Tim Russert. In reality, David Gregory is getting what he deserved. He isn’t a political journalist, and his lack of interest in the subject matter showed. Gregory repeated partisan talking points as facts and would let anyone get away with saying any untrue statement. Instead of challenging false statements, Gregory would respond with trademark mmmmhmmm. Replacing one conventional D.C. talking point machine (Gregory) with another (Todd) likely isn’t the answer.





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http://www.politicususa.com/2014/08/14/david-gregory-announces-departure-nbcs-meet-press.html

[Cali_Democrat]

1. Chuck Todd is a hard-hitting journalist

He's the new Edward R. Murrow.

[BillZBubb]

2. You forgot the sarcasm symbol!

[Cha]

12. He doesn't need it. Rofl

[Segami]

13. LOL!

Thats even funnier!............

[Segami]

3. Cough!....Errr aaah.....

[A-Schwarzenegger]

14. He's the new Socrates!

[pinboy3niner]

16. He could have an interesting sponsor beverage, lol! nt

[A-Schwarzenegger]

19. "I'm not always the smuggest pipsqueak on TV, but when I am...

... I prefer Hemlock." -Chuckates

[Cali_Democrat]

20. LOL. nt

[BillZBubb]

4. How long until Gregory announces his new job at Fox? nt.

[longship]

5. In other words, more "Press the Meat"

drops mike.

[winter is coming]

6. I can't wait to not watch it. n/t

[Segami]

7. First mystery guest?.....

JOHN McCAIN!!!...................

[obxhead]

8. My foot hurt so the doctor cut off my hand.

As another said, I can't wait to still not watch.

[Treant]

9. Chuck Todd?

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Just a lot less attractive overall.

MtP is still on my must-miss list.

[pinboy3niner]

10. Gregory and Todd express their appreciation to viewers...

[Segami]

11. Hey Toad,....time to load up on.....

"Ron Popeil's.......GLH Formula!....The original spray on hair in a can..."

[Cha]

15. Took them long enough to get him out the door fast. Now how long is it going to take

them to see what a complete waste of broadcast air the lazy chuck todd is?



Mahalo, Segami

[rurallib]

17. Gregory loves journalism? Has he ever been in its presence?

One would guess not based on his performances.