David Gregory to Host Meet the Press

38-year-old White House correspondent will replace Russert
By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff
Posted Dec 2, 2008 6:59 AM CST
David Gregory to Host Meet the Press
David Gregory of NBC News speaks during a live taping of 'Meet the Press' from NBC October 5, 2008 in Washington, DC.    (Getty Images)

David Gregory is about to get the nod as host of NBC’s Meet the Press, reports Huffington Post. The chief White House correspondent has been a top contender for the spot since Tim Russert’s death in June. An announcement is expected as soon as today, reports Politico, giving one of TV's most high-profile franchises to a 38-year-old with a "sharp edge leavened by a youthful style and versatility."

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