I like "Situation"

[thereismore]

I like the format. They have a little menu on the left that shows what they are going to talk about. Each entry gets a comment from Tucker, Rachel, and a guest. They don't yell over each other, and even Tucker waits for Rachel to finish her point. She is assertive, bright, speaks fast, and makes good points. Finally a true liberal on TV. She is not afraid to say "I disgree with you both". I only wish that she would get more say in the content planning. I hope that as time goes by, she will be able to get some items from her AAR news show on TV.

It was a gutsy move on the part of MSNBC to put her on prime time TV. Notice how they advertized the show - it was all Tucker Tucker bowtie crap. they did not reveal that an intelligent liberal lesbian female will co-host and essentially steal the show. I am sure the wingnuts would have made a fuss about her had they known. She hit the ground running, and I hope that she will be unstoppable. The ratings should reflect that. This show is what Hannity and Colmes was purported to be.

With Rachel on the panel I can actually stand even Tucker. I will watch again.

[Ronnie]

1. Me too.

I will also watch again. Rachel Maddow is fun to watch. She makes the others seem not so bad.

[faithnotgreed]

2. thats great to hear. theres another thread on this and im so glad

that rachel is on an msnbc (corporate media) show

they got a new producer in the past year and he has clearly tried to get some balance. ron reagan and now rachel maddow. shes a great person to have on

heres to good feedback for her

[Zen Democrat]

3. Although it's really hard to stomach Jay Severin. What a dipshit.

[Stinky The Clown]

4. The 'no yelling' thing seems to be the model for new MSNBC shows

Reagan and Crowley do pretty much the same thing. Crowley, however, seems to step over the line a lot, however. Must be genetically engineered into the 'blonde, rightwing, big haired, made-for-teevee political bimbos' pioneered by Faux.

[Todd B]

5. I second that notion

I second the notion that it is what Hannity and Colmes should be. I just like the fact that both sides are allowed to get their point across without shouting over each other.

Rachel is awesome on the show... and, I will admit, that I do have a tiny, itty bitty guilty pleasure for Tucker Carlson.. *hides*. At least he can be sensible unlike RushHannitySavage.

[immoderate]

6. Tucker was miscast before.

His role on Crossfire was "from the right" and I know that he had to argue positions that he disagreed with. For instance, he was against invading Iraq.

Also Tucker has, or tries to have, a sense of humor. Also a plus.

I doubt that Hannity could ever learn to tie a bowtie.

I don't agree with Tucker on most issues, but I remember being OK with the "Spin Room" show he co-hosted with Bill Press. That was a fun show. Having fun is the most important thing.

--IMM