Luke Russert MIA at NBC News

[kskiska]

SOME hardworking folks at NBC and MSNBC -- who work long hours for little pay -- are wondering, "Where in the world is Luke Russert?"

One insider sniped, "He was hired last year to be the youth correspondent -- he got a great contract and was supposed to cover youth issues, blog and bring in young viewers, but he's been MIA for a while. It's like, 'Well, that's what you get for nepotism.' "

Russert, 23, was hired at the network on July 31 as a correspondent-at-large, after his beloved father, Washington bureau chief and moderator of "Meet the Press" Tim Russert, died last summer.

Luke was highly visible during the presidential campaign, but disappeared after the inauguration. He was raked over the coals when news of an "Inaugural Party Hosted by Luke Russert" at preppy DC nightclub the Rookery was announced. The party had a $95 cover and a "cheesy" invite with Russert posing as Uncle Sam in the "I Want You" pose. It also violated NBC's ethics policies and forced the network to issue a statement noting it was not an NBC event. Russert quickly had his image deleted from the fliers.

The insider sniped, "He hasn't even updated his blog which he's paid a lot to do and just got on Twitter. Some youth correspondent!"

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http://www.nypost.com/seven/05112009/gossip/pagesix/luke_russert_mia_at_nbc_news_168690.htm

[Cha]

1. Yeah, wtheck? I didn't

care for his bias but what happened?

[monmouth]

2. Don't renew his contract and let him get a real job where his last name

won't mean a thing. Spoiled silver-spooned twit should hook up with Meghan McCain. They could whine together...

[WeDidIt]

4. Actually, sue him for breach of contract

That's the generally accepted solution in business when a contract is breached.

[CatWoman]

7. speaking of Meghan:

Meghan McCain Throws Fit At White House Correspondents' Dinner

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/05/11/2009-05-11_meghan_mccain_a_real_pain_at_dc_dinner.html

[monmouth]

8. I lived in Palm Beach. This is typical..And notice her language??...LOL

Her mother and dad should be so proud..

[JackRiddler]

18. Good thing NBC has you as an adviser.

[monmouth]

19. They couldn't afford me...n/t

[madaboutharry]

3. I would think he just didn't understand that he

would actually have to work hard.

[TwilightGardener]

5. Why would anyone assume that the son of a journalist

would automatically be a good (or at least dutiful) journalist? I couldn't figure out why he was hired for ANYTHING at NBC, unless it was just to keep the sad-about-Timmeh vibe going on for ratings.

[Blue_Tires]

16. +1

and there are a lot of good, capable journalists out of work while NBC gives the keys to the kingdom to a 23-year-old because of his last name...put his ass on MTV or something...

no wonder my former industy is going under...

[ClusterFreak]

6. True...where is he....but....

New York Post.

[LiberalAndProud]

9. mmm....my thoughts exactly.

If it's in the Post it might be true. or not.

[LostInAnomie]

10. "Well, that's what you get for nepotism"

Couldn't have put it better myself.

As the victim of nepotism (multiple times), I love it when it comes back to bite people in the ass.

[ShortnFiery]

17. Christine Pelosi's fame is also nepotism. The *talent* apple DOES sometimes fall far from the tree.

:(

[Duer 157099]

11. I just saw him the other day

Don't recall where, but it likely was MSNBC since that's the only "news" show I ever deliberately watch.

In fact, I didn't even know who he was until his named popped up and then I could recognize the resemblance to Timmeh.

I'm always late to the party.

[JackRiddler]

12. Well, he's the youth correspondent. Off on a bender. Spring break or something. Fits, no?

[otohara]

13. Burning Man Perhaps

it takes months of planning.

[truebrit71]

20. Nice picture...

....shame you focused on that sculpture thingy instead of the bird on the left...

[Ikonoklast]

14. Just another slacker that wants to start out at the top.

Forget working your way towards a goal through hard work and experience, I want it all, and I want it NOW!

[Fleshdancer]

15. It's weird to speculate without knowing the terms of his contract

His reporting on the youth vote isn't something networks keep reporting on after the elections are over. :shrug:

[SoCalDem]

22. and since they "elevated" him prematurely, they probably don't really know what to do with him

My guess is, that they'll quietly fail to renew his contract, citing financial difficulties, and he'll go on with his life..

[spanone]

21. maybe he's decided to grow up like a normal kid?