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http://www.nypost.com/ seven/ 12042008/ gossip/ pagesi...NBC is holding back from anointing David Gregory as the new host of "Meet the Press" because "they're furious about leaks" that tipped off the media, well-placed sources told Page Six. The infamous in-house squabbling over Tim Russert's...
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The TR: Matthews' Moment, Stretch's Success and Caroline's Coup
http://www.theturnerreport.com/2008/12/tr-matthews-moment-st...We're beginning to take on the sickly, pasty pallor of winter. The brush of weak morning light already hurts our skin as we scurry to our desk; it's dark as a tomb by the time we drag our body away. But, like a creature of the night, our mind is sharpening. (If you're not a teenage girl, you may not get the reference. Oh, wait...) Read on and let our rapier snark at least bring a little light into your day. Forecast With a more specific set of demands in place, Congress may finally hold that mythical auto-bailout vote next week. During this week's second round of testimony, automakers gave Democrats better and more apologetic language to sell to the public... and made a bigger ask. But never mind that last point. We were too busy digesting the message (paraphrasing here): "If we fail, get in line, taxpayers, behind our other creditors, if you want any money back." The nerve! Look for continued outrage from the Lou Dobbs/cable TV cadre of semi-right-wing populist rabble-rousers. Our culture minister walked by the newspaper stand yesterday and broke into a cold sweat at the sight of Jeb Bush gracing the front of several newspapers. Are the Bushes getting into position to tag-team on the national political stage? Seems so, as the Republican base consolidates around Jeb for Florida's newly opening 2010 senate seat. That's right, the cascade of Bushes and Clintons continues. Notice the ink on those "Change" posters starting to fade already? Ok, so we’ve got Bushes and Clintons back in the public light -- that only leaves… Kennedys! Late-breaking word has it that Caroline has been offered Hillary’s seat by Governor Patterson. But she’s apparently still mulling it over. Stay tuned on this; we’re as excited as all of you! While we're talking about Senate elections, it's said privately (albeit not too) that if Hardball's Chris Matthews wanted to throw his hat in for the Pennsylvania Senate race, he'd have to quit MSNBC almost immediately. That means a huge punditry hole opening up for up-and-coming experts and writers to get some pre-prime-time play. Publicists, stay on your A-game! With Saxby Chambliss' victory in this week's Georgia runoff comes a kind word or two from the victor about Sarah Palin's terrific efforts in firing up the base. We knew she wasn't going away... no one is that lucky. (However, our culture minister thinks Sarah's still on the edge after snubbing Oprah. No, seriously... OPRAH! The Big O is still trying to nab that interview, but unlike the Queen of Snark, the Queen of Media has too much pride to pursue her quarry for long.) That Sarah single-handedly broke Obama's political momentum during the elections is a fantasy that Republicans will likely buy into (half-heartedly, but still) in the coming weeks. She's really here to stay, folks. Get the popcorn. The Bush administration gets one final crack at North Korea next week during the non-proliferation talks, marking the end of eight years of misery in the State Department. By all indications, this is a last-ditch attempt to establish some sort of legacy before the Obama people take over. Expect a foreign policy statement from O's people and Hillary to establish what will be done to follow up with these talks. Sneaky devils, ain't they? In other foreign policy news, expect the temperature of the India-Pakistan relationship to continue to bounce between high simmer and boiling point after the attacks in Mumbai last week that killed an estimated 172 people. The mainstream media only offered a little commentary on this, probably because it happened around Turkey Day (sigh... priorities?), but the Queen found her best news source to be that diva of the blogosphere from culturekitchen (hi, Liza!) by way of -- surprise -- Twitter. Props to the social media maven for keeping us focused on the news, and for underscoring how bizarrely useful Twitter continues to be. Do you feel that surge of energy taking the nip out of the December air? You guessed it: D.C. is preparing for a January siege of spectators, media mavens, possibly Shakira, and, oh yeah, those of us who already live around here. Oprah (two placements in one TR!) is on her way for either an Inauguration-themed show or to catch Sarah in a surprise maneuver, and ground rules are being mapped out for the intense security. So what will TR Central be doing? Looks like you'll have to drop by and see us just outside the parade route to find out. We'll bring the Irish coffee (for warmth, natch) if you bring the s'mores! The Week That Was Stretch is in! Looks like David Gregory is the new moderator for Meet the Press. While NBC tries to find out exactly who leaked that tidbit to the HuffPo, we're very pleased with the decision. As an American University alum and longtime White House correspondent, he's a kindred spirit: someone who understands where to turn off the Beltway to grab a great cocktail. The man just knows Washington. In an effort to highlight New York City's blasé bureaucracy, The Daily News stole the Empire State Building using a handful of bogus documents that were approved by City Hall with nobody batting an eye. Bravo! TR Central can't remember the last time such a brazen act of muckraking proved to be so fun and educational at the same time. This week, press outlets from across the country descended on Atlanta to sniff around CNN's new proposed wire service, creatively named "CNN Wire." (How much were you paid for that divinely inspired moniker, marketing guys?) Already the AP is fighting back, calling the cheaper service, "Remarkably, Abysmally Written." Ouch. But these fossils better cast about for fresh audiences instead of trying to drag-race their opponents with bitter sniping over the shrinking number of existing print-news consumers. Maybe the TR should start our own? We could call it... TR Wire! Gosh, we're brilliant. YouTube gave the anti-choice crowd more to yell about this week when it removed Live Action Films' low-road "exposé" on Planned Parenthood. The outrage fomenting over this and the new gift certificates available from PP represent the vanguard of wingnut activity. With the Democratic Party taking control of the national dialogue on choice, it won't be over soon. The economy is tanking and Obama does not quite feel our pain. The President Elect loses points on the sensitivity meter as he bedecks wife's finger with $30,000 diamond ring as "thank you" for putting up with his marathon presidential run. And surely you've heard Ed Rendell's offhand remarks about how Janet Napolitano is suited for Homeland Security because she has no family, and, therefore, "no life"? TR Central will have to check our top secret government sources, but we're pretty sure there are a fair amount of fathers guarding this nation. And c'mon: we've still got Sarah up in Alaska, keeping us safe from Russia, don't we? Scorecard Hey, we were scarfing turkey and pumpkin pie at Grandma's last week, too! When we see you on the holiday party circuit around town, you'd better have your snark on!
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News: David Gregory Likely New Host of "Meet the Press"
http://www.wkyc.com/weblog/directors_cut/2008/12/news-david-...Update: David Gregory was offically introduced as the new host of "Meet the Press" as we mentioned in our previous article last week. -------- The New York Post reported today that NBC has apparently settled on David Gregory as the new host of Sunday morning's "Meet the Press." The problem is someone leaked the information to the media before NBC wanted it out, which is to come this week when Tom Brokaw will pass the chair to David. As we reported earlier, Brokaw's last show as moderator is to be this Sunday, December 7th. This leak has led the network brass to be a little cranky and refusing to confirm or deny that Gregory is its choice. However, given the star power of Gregory, we are pretty certain he's got the job. The Post also reports that NBC Political Director Chuck Todd, himself a contender for the job, may have been the source of the early announcement. Stay tuned on this soap opera. We wonder aloud why everyone seems to think keeping secrets can be done in this new age of bloggers and new media. Being open and honest can do more good than harm. "Meet the Press" airs Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. on WKYC. Read more from the New York Post: CLICK HERE
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http://wallstreetjackass.typepad.com/raptureready/2008/12/mi...NBC News is upset with leaks to the news about NBC news. A case for Geithner Mexico - the next disaster
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POLITICAL WIRE’S HEADLINES - 12/04
http://accomackdems.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/political-wires...Bush Buys Home in Dallas President Bush closed on a new 8,500 square foot home in Dallas, Texas — where he will presumably move after he leaves the White House in January. The Smoking Gun has more details and a picture. Bonus Quote of the Day “Never take it personally, never lose your sense of humor, because on any given day, on every given day, you’ll need both.” – Former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers, in an interview with Citizen Jane Politics, offering advice to Robert Gibbs, who will take the job in the Obama administration. Matthews in Talks with NBC News Hardball host Chris Matthews is in contract talks with NBC News, according toMichael Calderone. “What’s still unclear is whether the current talks are to renew his contract ahead of schedule — as the network recently did with Keith Olbermann last month — or to break it, in order to start early on a Senate campaign in Pennsylvania.” Hutchison Looking at Texas Gubernatorial Bid Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) launched a committee to explore a run for Texas governor in 2010, the Austin American Statesman reports. She would likely challenge current Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) in a GOP primary. Early chatter: “She’ll endeavor to raise millions of dollars by the end of the 2009 legislative session so that her state kitty looks as strong as the one held by Perry. The unconfirmed word is she’s going to transfer $1 million up front from her federal campaign treasury to get the state effort rolling. And the special twist, for her, is that she may legally raise money during the session. State law forbids state elected officials including Perry, from doing so during the session.” Meanwhile, the Dallas Morning News suggests Karl Rove is advising Hutchison. Obama May Make Major Speech From Islamic Capital President-elect Obama’s aides say “he is considering making a major foreign policy speech from an Islamic capital during his first 100 days in office,” according to theNew York Times. The consensus is that he may give the speech in Cairo, Egypt. NBC News Upset About Leaks It’s always amusing when a news organization that makes a living from leaks is upset about leaks of their own. Case in point: The New York Post reports NBC News “is holding back from anointing David Gregory as the new host of Meet the Press because ‘they’re furious about leaks’ that tipped off the media.” “The infamous in-house squabbling over Tim Russert’s replacement ‘is at a new peak’ said one tipster, with some NBC suits and talent sore over the network’s widely reported choice of Gregory — who had yet to be confirmed as of last night. An other source said the brass blame MSNBC host Chuck Todd for tipping off media blogs on Gregory’s new gig — for which Todd was a top contender — and ruining the announcement that was planned to be made this Sunday by interim Meet the Presshost Tom Brokaw.” Meanwhile, Gawker says it was NBC executives who were the “leakers” when they began notifying people on the short list that the job would go to Gregory. Specter Vulnerable to Matthews Challenge A new Rasmussen survey shows Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) “is potentially vulnerable” in his 2010 bid for re-election. In a much-rumored match up, Specter leads talk show Chris Matthews (D) by just three points, 46% to 43%. The Dark Side The New York Times puts Jane Mayer’s The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals on its list of the ten best books of 2008. “Mayer’s meticulously reported descent into the depths of President Bush’s anti terrorist policies peels away the layers of legal and bureaucratic maneuvering that gave us Guantánamo Bay, ‘extraordinary rendition,’ ‘enhanced’ interrogation methods, ‘black sites,’ warrantless domestic surveillance and all the rest. But Mayer also describes the efforts ofunsung heroes, tucked deep inside the administration, who risked their careers in the struggle to balance the rule of law against the need to meet a threat unlike any other in the nation’s history.” Can Rangel Survive? In a letter to the New York Times, Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) aggressively challenges the newspaper’s allegations that he got special real estate deals and tax deals over the years. However, First Read notes Rangel’s political career “may be in more jeopardy than folks realize.” “Rangel’s real problem may be with how aggressively he’s trying to save himself. After a private meeting with Speaker Pelosi earlier this week, he came out and said she pledged to back him in his bid to keep his gavel at the Ways and Means Committee. But, apparently, he was too definitive about it, and House leadership folks are now making it clear she didn’t totally pledge to keep him in his post. Instead, they said she expected him to be cleared of these charges. Republicans have been trying to ratchet up attention on this Rangel scandal by tagging incoming freshman Dems and asking them to return any money from Rangel. Ways and Means is NOT a minor committee chairmanship. If Rangel doesn’t have this issue resolved by the start of the next Congress, don’t be surprised if some Democrats push the leadership to at least ask him to step aside temporarily.” Add $30,000 to Palin’s Tab Republican campaign finance reports for the final weeks of the presidential campaign will show additional purchases of “accessories” for Gov. Sarah Palin (R) of “less than $30,000,” according to The Hotline. First Read confirms the $30,000 is in addition to the $150,000 of clothing purchasespreviously disclosed. Quote of the Day “I think it’s fine. I’ve had my say on him. I was quoted accurately and in context.” – James Carville, quoted by the New York Times, on Gov. Bill Richardson’s appointment as Commerce secretary. The Audacity to Win David Plouffe is writing a book about Barack Obama’s historic election victory “and has retained Washington attorney Robert Barnett, Obama’s literary representative, to shop the proposal to publishers,” according to the Associated Press. “The book has been tentatively titled, The Audacity To Win, a reference to Obama’s million-selling The Audacity of Hope. Having helped manage one of the most sophisticated and highly praised campaigns ever, Plouffe plans not only an inside look at the Obama run but also advice for how to manage a large organization.” Said Plouffe: “Hopefully, there will be some lessons on how to put together a three-quarters of a billion dollar operation.” Is Matthews Senate Talk a Ploy? According to Politico, Chris Matthews “is dead serious about running for the Senate in Pennsylvania — and shopping for a house in the state and privately discussing quitting MSNBC as proof of his intense interest, according to NBC colleagues, political operatives and friends.” “Even so, some NBC insiders think it’s all simply a negotiating ploy to jack up his contract.” However, Ben Smith notes Matthews was the featured speaker this week at a reception in Camden, New Jersey, “a standard stop for Pennsylvania pols, an essential fundraising stop right across the river from Philadelphia.” Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)POLITICAL WIRE’S HEADLINES - 6/5If it’s Sunday, it must be . . . oh, no!NBC exec: Meet the Press deal close for GregoryChris Matthews Inches Closer To Senate Run Explore posts in the same categories: National, Politics This entry was posted on December 4, 2008 at 10:08 pm and is filed under National, Politics. 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The News Is The News.
http://jackrabbitcafe.blogspot.com/2008/12/lots-going-on-at-...Lots going on at the Peacock Network. From HuffPo: News that David Gregory has been tipped to anchor "Meet the Press" leaked earlier this week, and since then the folks at NBC have been wondering who did it. Thursday's NY Post reports : NBC is holding back from anointing David Gregory as the new host of "Meet the Press" because "they're furious about leaks" that tipped off the media, well-placed sources told Page Six. The infamous in-house squabbling over Tim Russert's replacement "is at a new peak" said one tipster, with some NBC suits and talent sore over the network's widely reported choice of Gregory - who had yet to be confirmed as of last night. Another source said the brass blame MSNBC host Chuck Todd for tipping off media blogs on Gregory's new gig - for which Todd was a top contender - and ruining the announcement that was planned to be made this Sunday by interim "Meet the Press" host Tom Brokaw . As noted in an earlier post here, David Gregory? Yawn. Zzzz. JackRabbit Café would have shaken things up and tapped Rachel Maddow for the moderator spot. Then there's this from Politico.com: As Politico reported today, Chris Matthews is moving closer to making a run for the Senate, and according to multiple sources, he is now in contract negotiations with NBC. The “Hardball” host’s contract up in June 2009, but I’ve heard that the two sides are negotiating this week. What’s still unclear is whether the current talks are to renew his contract ahead of schedule — as the network recently did with Keith Olbermann last month — or to break it, in order to start early on a Senate campaign in Pennsylvania. One Democratic operative, who recently discussed the Senate run with Matthews, told Politico: “It’s the MSNBC stuff that’s going to jam him up. I said, 'If you want to be a U.S. senator, step up and get into the race.'” Network executives have made no secret that Matthews’ current yearly salary, around $5 million, would be reduced under a new contract. If Matthews plans to stay, it might be advantageous to negotiate now, while his ratings are inflated from the intense interest in the 2008 campaign. The Senate rumor, to some insiders, has been viewed as a ploy to increase his worth to the network for the purpose of negotiations. Matthews’ agent, Richard Liebner of N.S. Bienstock, declined to comment on Matthews' contract when reached earlier this week. (Liebner is also David Gregory's agent, so he's already pretty busy this week). MSNBC also declined to comment.
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Blame the leakers?
http://insidecablenews.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/blame-the-le...Page Six can barely disguise its glee while reporting on the David Gregory story. Page Six’s version of events doesn’t hold a lot of credibility for me however… NBC is holding back from anointing David Gregory as the new host of “Meet the Press” because “they’re furious about leaks” that tipped off the media, well-placed sources told Page Six. The infamous in-house squabbling over Tim Russert’s replacement “is at a new peak” said one tipster, with some NBC suits and talent sore over the network’s widely reported choice of Gregory - who had yet to be confirmed as of last night. An other source said the brass blame MSNBC host Chuck Todd for tipping off media blogs on Gregory’s new gig - for which Todd was a top contender - and ruining the announcement that was planned to be made this Sunday by interim “Meet the Press” host Tom Brokaw. I guess Page Six hasn’t been reading the New York Times or the Washington Post because both wrote that negotiations with Gregory hadn’t been finalized so of course they can’t announce anything yet. But Page Six won’t let a few inconvenient facts get in the way of a good smear… This entry was posted on December 4, 2008 at 5:57 am and is filed under MSNBC . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
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