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Why Christiane Amanpour Is Bombing on ABC's 'This Week'
By Luisita Lopez Torregrosa - Politics DailyNEW YORK – Nine weeks since her hot launch as the host of one of the major Sunday political talk shows, Christiane Amanpour is tanking as the ratings for ABC's "This Week " have fallen dramatically to the point that the program occasionally drops to last place among the top three. "This Week," under host George Stephanopolous, at times hit No. 1, but usually held a strong second place in the Sunday morning talk show wars, after the perennial favorite, "Meet the Press" on NBC. But now "This Week" is winding up in third place more often than not on most Sundays. On Sunday, Sept. 19, for ...
Charlie Rangel, Luke Russert Spar Over 'Dumb Question' in Ethics Interview
By Tom Diemer - Politics DailyNew York Rep. Charlie Rangel is 80 years old and facing ethics charges that could derail his career of nearly four decades in Congress, but he's still in fighting trim. Just ask NBC correspondent Luke Russert, who got an apology from the gravelly-voiced lawmaker Friday after a brisk exchange the day before between the two men. They got into the dust-up Thursday in the Capitol after Russert asked Rangel whether he was afraid of losing his job. "What are you talking about?" Rangel snapped back as other reporters looked on. "You just trying to make copy? How do you think I got my job? I was ...
Emily's Post: From Gossip Fodder to Gossip Columnist
By Emily Miller - Politics DailyHaving been fodder for every gossip column in town, starting today I'm turning the tables -- and becoming one D.C. gossip columnist who fully gets what it's like to be on the receiving end. Everybody knows Washington politics is not for the meek or thin-skinned. And I've lived, worked and loved D.C. politics and media since I was 18 years old. In the years since, I've toiled on the Hill, at the State Department, in the Bush 43 administration, and for the Washington bureaus of two TV network news divisions. I've also counted chads in the Florida recount, run for my life from the Capitol on ...
Michael Jackson Controversy: California Mayor Ordered U.S. Flag at Half-Staff
By Emily Miller - Politics DailyOn the day of Michael Jackson's funeral, Mayor Jim Dear of Carson, Calif., ordered that the American flag outside City Hall be lowered to half-staff, a gesture generally used to honor the deaths of presidents, police officers, firefighters and other heroes. The decision created a national backlash, prompting Dear to make a 180-degree turn -- and mount an effort to ensure mayors follow the rules when lowering the U.S. flag. ...
Biden Subs for Russert at Wake Forest
By Patricia Murphy - Politics DailyVice President Joe Biden delivered the commencement address at Wake Forest University today and acknowledged in his remarks the sadness he felt to have to be there at all. Biden was the replacement for this year's intended speaker, Tim Russert (pictured with Biden in 2007), who died last June. ...
John McCain Terrified to Return to 'The View'?
By David Knowles - Politics DailyIf you're a politician, what television interview do you fear the most? Back in the 70's and 80's the specter of answering Dan Rather's lacerating (some would say "obnoxious") questions was enough to keep some politicos awake at night. Before he passed away, Tim Russert mastered the art of the "gotcha" by scouring his guest's entire recorded spoken record for inconsistencies. FOX's Sean Hannity and Chris Wallace often boast about how certain elected officials (mostly liberals) seem too afraid to appear on their respective shows. And everybody knows that you'd better not turn up on Jim Lehrer's ...
David Gregory Named Host of 'Meet the Press'
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyPolitico's Mike Allen reports that NBC has named a permanent host for "Meet the Press," White House correspondent David Gregory. NBC News plans to name David Gregory as moderator of "Meet the Press," infusing one of television's most prized franchises with a sharp edge leavened by a youthful style and versatility, according to network executives. The plan to anoint Gregory is not final but will be as soon as today, the executives said. NBC spokespeople refused to comment, saying the network would make the announcement. Meet the Press has been without a permanent moderator since the untimely ...
Brokaw to Host 'Meet the Press' Thru Nov.
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyNBC has announced that veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw will host "Meet the Press" through the November elections. The network is still in talks to decide who will try to fill the unfillable shoes of Tim Russert on a permanent basis. From the AP, via AOL:"To have someone of Tom's stature step up and dedicate himself to ensuring its ongoing success is not only a testament to his loyalty to Tim, but his enduring commitment to NBC News and our viewers," Capus said....David Gregory, Andrea Mitchell and Chris Matthews had been talked about as potential candidates for the full-time job as moderator. ...
Tim Russert Promoting Boston College Hoops
By Michael David Smith - AOL NewsThe late Tim Russert loved sports almost as much as he loved politics, and this goofy video promoting the Boston College basketball team is a testament to that:Via Deadspin.Russert, who died Friday at age 58, was a loyal fan of the teams in his native Buffalo, but he also became a devoted fan of Boston College, where his son attended, and the pro teams in Washington, D.C.Previously on FanHouse:RIP Tim Russert, Fan of the Buffalo BillsMeet the Press: Ryan for HeismanTim Russert Pumps the CapsRed Sox Nation Corrupts Tim Russert ...
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