Why, just why, is Elise Jordan doing Way Too Early?

[AngryOldDem]

She is totally out of her element here, and it’s painful to watch. She looks nervous as hell. Why not bring Willie Geist back for an hour until they find a permanent anchor?

[Funtatlaguy]

1. Yep, some experiments don't go well.

[Silver Gaia]

2. Yeah, it is not going well.

[Sherman A1]

3. What is an Elsie Jordan?

[AngryOldDem]

6. She is (or was) a GOP strategist

Appears quite often on Morning Joe. She’s very critical of the party and is much more in her element in discussions.

She kind of reminds me here of the Albert Brooks character in “Broadcast News” anchoring the weekend news, only without the flop sweat, if you remember that movie.

[Sherman A1]

13. Oh, I see that this is about cable drama TV

Thanks for the explanation. I know now that it isn’t an important issue.

[Sedona]

4. Agreed

Unwatchable. She needs more experience. She looks terrified, voice shaking. Switched to CNN until 6. Now she's on MJ.

Seems better there.

[Mike Nelson]

5. Don't watch it...

... the show was horrible. "It's way to early for this" was stomach-turning cute after reciting headlines. Awful... I hope the new host isn't saying that... what a waste of an hour. They need to start over...

[AngryOldDem]

9. This show was made for Willie Geist.

He had the on-air personality to make it work.

Yes, MSNBC will be losing its lead in audience to Morning Joe if it either can’t find someone suited to the job, or doesn’t retool the show completely. The “Way Too Early” title suggests irreverence, which it really doesn’t have anymore.

[Mike Nelson]

17. Good summation...

... they need to retool.

[PCIntern]

7. I feel bad for her...

Anchoring is a real skill and great anchors are gifted. It’s a lot harder than it looks.

[AngryOldDem]

10. Agreed. You can tell she is nervous as hell.

People are not interchangeable parts, which seems to be the management style these days.

She’s great with analysis on MJ.

[quickesst]

8. As far as I know....

.... this was her first attempt at hosting a news show. I don't know about you guys, but in all my 68 years, every job I have ever attempted for the first time went as smooth as silk.

[PCIntern]

11. I didn't say she should be fired

I said that I feel bad for her. She’s under no illusion that she is doing her best work.

[quickesst]

12. Exactly where....

.... did I even hint that you or anyone in this thread thinks she should be fired? No need to defend yourself when there is nothing to be defensive about.

[AngryOldDem]

14. All I'm saying is...

…you don’t put people in roles that they are not suited for, and are CLEARLY uncomfortable doing. I’m dealing with a similar situation at my job, and it’s complete bullshit. I am completely in Jordan’s corner here, and am pissed at MSNBC for just throwing anybody from Morning Joe into that job. Last week it was Jonathan Lemire. Will it be David Ignatius next week? Ether find someone capable of doing the early show, or retool it.

(Emoji is totally uncalled for, IMO.)

[quickesst]

21. You don't know what you're capable of....

.... until you try it. It sounds as though you think she and Jonathan Lemire were forced or coerced into the role as hosts. I would be willing to bet a paycheck they were not. Until they find a permanent host, I see absolutely nothing wrong in giving these journalists the opportunity to spread their wings a bit. Speaking of a permanent host, who knows, David Ignatius might just be the one.

As far as "retooling" the show, and I have not the foggiest idea what that would consist of, they will still be in the same boat they are in now. Finding a suitable permanent host.

[brooklynite]

15. Why do people get so fixated (pro or con) on TV news hosts?

[AngryOldDem]

16. In this case, I feel for people doing a job they're obviously uncomfortable doing.

Anchoring a news show is not everybody’s thing.

[bullwinkle428]

18. Elise Jordan made her bones as Condi Rice's speechwriter, so I'm

not shocked she's struggling in a role like this.

[kentuck]

19. Nobdoy else wants to do it?

It's way too early for most of them.

[Tadpole Raisin]

20. It's a tough time slot

And it seems like people don’t stay in it too long.

But it is a good slot start with if you are entering this field. I’m giving her some time to get her legs and iron out the kinks.