Politico Writes Eulogy For Sunday Shows ::posted Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:30:00 +0000:: ift.tt/1jMfgbR For some odd reason, Villagers seem to be having a nostalgia attack over Tim Russerts untimely demise this week. The Washington Post had a column about David Gregorys shrink brand consultant which appears to be triggering a lot of thumb-twiddling about whether these shows are dead, with Politico getting in on the act Tuesday. Political veterans, congressional aides, former administration officials and longtime journalists all attested to the Sunday shows’ decline. The programs are no longer the agenda-setting platforms of days past, they said. Instead, the broadcasts have become a venue for lawmakers to push familiar talking points and for talking heads to exchange conventional wisdom. Occasionally there is an interview or discussion that will make headlines — Vice President Joe Biden’s endorsement of gay marriage, which preceded President Barack Obama’s own announcement, comes to mind. But that has become the exception rather than the rule. Not surprisingly, the few who adamantly insist that the programs are relevant are the hosts and producers. “I do not agree that ‘Meet the Press’ is not what it has always been, which is a driver of the conversation,” said David Gregory, the current host, echoing remarks made by ABC’s George Stephanopoulos and CBS’s Bob Schieffer. “Administration figures, politicians and candidates come to ‘Meet the Press’ because they know what ‘Meet the Press’ represents.” read more [Forwarded by the MyLeftBlogosphere news engine. Link to original post below:]
Posted on: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:04:48 +0000
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