Dickerson was announced as replacement during show on Sunday . Journalist is the Chief Political Correspondent for Slate magazine . Revealed he is 'honored and excited ' by the new job . Comment: Texas native Schieffer has been host of the show since 1991 .
Dickerson was announced as replacement during show on Sunday . Journalist is the Chief Political Correspondent for Slate magazine . Revealed he is 'honored and excited ' by the new job . His veteran CBS colleague announced he was stepping down last week . Texas native Schieffer has been host of the show since 1991 .