NBC Names Chuck Todd Chief White House Correspondent

If you count yourself among the many aggrieved fans of Chuck Todd who've wept over him not getting the Meet The Press job, take heart! Todd will be receiving a new, high profile position from NBC News, who today named him Chief White House Correspondent. He will be joined by Savannah Guthrie, who has been named a White House Correspondent.

This move also softens the blow of Todd getting passed over as host of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in favor of David Shuster - or it would, anyway, if that show wasn't terrible.

From the NBC press release:

"Chuck truly made his mark in the 2008 Presidential election season where he offered unmatched political analysis. His objective, smart, real reporting has been honed through the years in Washington and makes him uniquely qualified to lead our White House coverage team," said [NBC News President Steve] Capus. "Savannah also emerged in 2008 as one of our primary go-to reporters. Hard-charging, dedicated and resourceful, she has earned a great reputation and the respect of her peers."

Todd will retain his title as NBC News Political Director in addition to his new duties on the White House beat. As part of this announcement, he is also being named Contributing Editor to "Meet the Press," where he will make frequent appearances to offer reporting and political analysis.

Comments

[lena22]

Who is the idiot who did not choose Chuck Todd for "Meet the Press" he was clearly the best candidate. I no longer watch "Meet the Press" its a joke with David Gregory. I now sadly watch FOX on Sunday with Chris Wallace.

[neumann]

Chuck lost a lot of credibility with me in September when he joined the effort to paper over the fact that the McCain choice of Palin was deranged.

Have to be "balanced" right?

[Roose]

At this time on Sunday I would be watching MTP if Chuckie T had been hosting. However, here I am reading and commenting on HuffPost instead because I do not like Gregory who in my mind will always be affiliated with McRove.

[From the Raft]

Will we also be seeing Chuck on next season's SNL playing Rick Warren?

[piquet]

This guy should be moderating MTP instead of that horse

[Weeza]

I cannot believe they bypassed Chuck for the position as moderater for Meet the Press. Gregory is out of his league hosting that show. He was out of his league hosting the 6 pm slot on MSNBC

[pjean]

I have no idea why they handed David Shuster that terrible show. They should have allowed David Gregory go down in flames with his dumb show. Now David Shuster may have to suffer the consequence of inheriting a failure of a show. I hope David Shuster can turn it around. I used to watch meet the press and now I watch George's show on ABC. I can stomach George but I just CANNOT stomach David Gregory.

What a terrible pick.

[ebanks84]

I hope David can turn it around somehow.

[Roose]

Ever since David inherited that horrible show, I have been watching and let me tell you: David WILL turn it around, I have started watching regularly, just like I watch Keith and Rachel.

[vasta]

I absolutely agree! Gregory is old, old, boring, NOT genuine, and a major suck up to Repubs.

To my surprise, I think George S. show is very good. If they ever put Chuck on as host for MTP, I will be back.

Chuck is a class act.

[cpete67]

Oh Goddess, he is so boring. Speak up and enunciate , please!

[jackjava]

I like Chuck Todd and his political analysis was dead on time and time again. Russert saw that and hired him for 2008. He will need to be on MTP frquently becasue Gregory's style is as tough to watch as was Brokaw's.

I hate to even say this, but I have not made it through a MTP broadcast since Russert died. Gregory doesn't have it. I still see him dancing and laughing on stage w/ "MC Rove" at some WH dinner.

I'm now watching George on ABC for first 1/2 hr, then at 9:30 the elder statesman Bob S on CBS.

Hopefully Gregory will improve, but I see their ratings to continue to go down w/ him at the helm

[whisper86]

Agreed, but I am done with MTP because of Gregory

[momof3inGA]

Bravo! Todd deserves it. Throughout the election, he was well-informed and very knowledgeable. I always enjoy his commentary. Excellent move by NBC.

I still think the Gregory choice was.....well.....Bleh.

[grumbles]

Yuck and double yuck. Republican to the core...................

[Cesaria]

More Todd? Cool!

[maxfax]

He sure kissed up for that one, he's no where near as talented as Shuster.

[CptWelvy]

Todd started out like a true journalist. And then his leg started to tickle like the rest of NBC.
What a shame!

[Adrienne Williams - Huffpost Blogger]

Seems, he's moving up pretty fast. Congrads!

[trebledamages]

It's "Congrats," not "Congrads," you dumb#ss!

[ebanks84]

That was so rude for you to say that to Ms Williams. Everybody and their mothers have made typos on Huffington and I'm sure that includes you, too. You can correct someone without being a horses's petute yourself you know.