Why Not Young Luke Russert for This Week?

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What a moronic concept. Take a kid, fresh out of college, and give him a job on a national news program because people liked his father. Granted, that idea takes shape every day in business and in government, but let's get a grip here. This a a program that people count on to get a bit deeper into political process. Can a twenty something really step up to the plate? This kind of thinking fits in with those that think Palin for President is a viable alternative!

Ron of NJ 10:09PM July 30, 2010

He's still wearing his hair as he did in grade school,, certainly not very current is it,, and sometimes garbles his words during his delivery. A long long way to go before he reaches solo status.

Bob Tomastik of TX 3:29PM April 26, 2010

I mean you if you wanted to change direction, throw caution to the wind and tap into a deep bench of talent, do you really think you'd end up picking the kid of the guy who was running the show just a year ago?
Next you'll be telling us that the Republican party is going in a bold new direction by picking George P. Bush to run for the 2012 presidential nomination.

Jinchi of CA 9:00AM January 16, 2010

I mean, seasoned journalists have a hard time doing a decent job conducting those roundtables. What you're asking for is stunt casting for ratings, basically. And there's a one-night-stand type audience for that. But come on. Why don't you give Luke your job (or, better, the Editor in Chief spot at U.S. News & World Report) for the same reasons?

Tenley of TN 5:28AM January 16, 2010

I'm 23 and I never watch these shows because everyone on them is so old. They have no clue when it comes to reaching my friends. The guy on channel 9 (CBS) is what, 100? If somebody under the age of 30 hosted, I'd set my DVR to see a them ask the questions I'd want to ask. I'd watch Luke Russert.

Randy of DC 12:46PM January 15, 2010

besides his mother and other relatives, who are these "fans" you speak of?

ohplease of DC 11:50AM January 15, 2010

insight, facts, analysis and speaking truth to power would bring more viewers -- of all ages
insider chuckles and chortles, recycling of rightwing talking points, not so much

truth to power of TN 10:21AM January 15, 2010

The pedigree? Well, at least someone admitted that's part of Luke Russert's incomprehensible meteoric rise to fame. Thank god we have our priorities in order - when I want thoughtful political commentary, I like to think to myself "yes, he doesn't appear to know much more about politics than whatever the conventional wisdom is and can't delve beneath the official talking points the parties put out this week, but at least he comes from the right family."

Jodi of WI 10:03AM January 15, 2010

Ok, it is commentary. But still, who the heck are these "fans" you are talking about? One is mentioned as a "pundit", but that is it.
Since when do other industry insiders, with their own interest in promoting their own unseasoned and untrained children for lucrative and unearned careers, count as "fans"?
The reason younger audiences don't tune in is because a generation of news promoters have chosen access, privilege, and power over the process of actually accumulating, checking, and publishing the news. Russert rarely had anything interesting to say, and his smug, provincial kid will probably never have anything interesting to say.
It is all a cesspool of mediocrity and craven boot-licking. Bedard can't even see this, right in front of his eyes.

JAM of MA 8:32PM January 14, 2010

As a younger viewer i do not want Luke Russert taking over any significant media post in the name of bringing in young viewers. if you want to pay homage to tim russert just say that this is a legacy hire. there is no possible way this could be justified on merit. he does not bring any critical thought or anything other than strictly conventional views. you could hire any body for what he brings to the table.
for those who think that luke russert will attract younger viewers please explain why. people watch sunday shows are politically interested. the driving force is supposed to be policy and politics. if younger people, like myself, care about such things then they watch. other wise they have better things to do. unless your giving the post to stuart, colbert, or maybe conan young people wont become anymore interested.

tgp of CA 7:18PM January 14, 2010