Let Luke Russert Take His Dad's Chair on Meet the Press
We're starting the bandwagon today for Luke Russert to take over Meet the Press for his dad, Tim Russert. Ever since his eloquent and buoyant chat with the Today Show's Matt Lauer about his dad on Monday, the talk around town has been that he might outshine any of those on NBC's bench: Andrea Mitchell, Chris Matthews, David Gregory, Brian Williams, Chuck Todd, or Tom Brokaw.
Is he too young, being just out of college? Sure, we hear, but with his age group being the target audience for a show that comes as the youth vote appears to be getting serious about actually voting, it could provide the MTV-ing of the network that NBC needs. And unlike if NBC hires Katie Couric or Gwen Ifill, the expectations won't be so high. And given his performance on the Today Show, he could easily meet and beat them.
Just consider: As the rest of NBC was talking grimly and sadly about Tim Russert's passing last Friday at the age of 58, nothing Lauer tried to do could get son Luke to tear up. Just the opposite. He took every bad pass and ran for a touchdown. It probably helps that he cohosts his 60/20 sports show on XM Satellite Radio with James Carville, who raves about Luke. Talk about hands-on training for dueling with Vice President Cheney.
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Hi Luke,
I want to tell you that I so much enjoyed you Dad On Meet the press.My husband and I were talking to a good friend this weekend and He informed me that His daughter worked for Tim, Mimi Conroy, He
said that She thought the world of your Dad. Mimi grew up in our neighboorhod and new my Kids. What a great oppertuniy for Mimi. Mimi comes from a wonderful family . My Mom and was best friend with her Grand-Mother Marge Corbett but I wanted you to know that shecomesfrom good stock in Syracuse NY,where we get just as much snow as Buffalo. I pray for you and you Mom that every day gets better, Keep the faith Luke ! it the best present you Mom and Dad gave you and it was free. "FREE"
Mary Doherty
Syracuse, NY
Here! Here!
When Tim Russert passed, my first thought was that no one could fill his shoes. He was one of a kind. That was until I heard Luke speak on Oprah the other day and it was crystal clear. He has the same respectful elequence as his father. I was so impressed with his view and comments about the candidates of the upcoming presidential election, all the while not giving his bias one way or the other. He is a natural. I know he's young, but He get's it. He had a fabulous role model!
luke, the force is with you...
... the kid has leadership ability with a little more life experience. As a 27 y/o i can see him leading this country to great things with his father's ability to question the status quo.
GBTR
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