Anyone else think Rachel Maddow should have her own show on MSNBC?

[redqueen]

I think so. I wonder what the ratings for her show would be like...


edit: Dangit. I meant to post this in GD. x( :P

[BklynChick]

1. I would love that, but I'm amazed that MSNBC has one progressive already there.

[redqueen]

4. She did a great job subbing for Keith... did you see her?

I think she'd draw LOTS of viewers.

A great female anchor who is FAR more than a 'cute' face and a 'cute' laugh.

[BklynChick]

7. yes, she was fabulous.

[cjsmom44]

25. RE: I AGREE

I AGREE, RACHEL WAS TERRIFIC

SHE DEFINITELY SHOULD HAVE HER OWN SHOW.... :applause:

[roguevalley]

62. I love her. she's wonderful and should get one. :)

[chill_wind]

65. Scarborough acts plenty threatened by her brains and popularity.

I saw this exchange. Meek and mealy-mannered Mika, she isn't. Joe was at his ugliest.

Joe Scarborough Walks Off MSNBC's "Race To The White House" After Exchange With Rachel Maddow
Huffington Post | April 17, 2008 07:55 PM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/17/joe-scarborough-walks-off_n_97330.html

[rox63]

2. Absolutely! n/t

[rucky]

3. Somebody there thought is was a good idea to give Tucker his own show.

Maybe the bar is set too low to accomodate Rachel?

[redqueen]

5. Heh. Good point. Any idea what his ratings are like? (nt)

[rucky]

17. Even too low for MSNBC, since they dropped him.

Rachel would beat the bowtie off of him.

[BlueManDude]

6. MSRNC prefers low ratings and RW spin. How else can one explain Tucker?

[redqueen]

22. He was dropped, apparently?

Heh... did he lose his PBS show, too? *hopes*

[BlueManDude]

41. He'll be back. He's the poster child of conservative pundit Affirmative Action. nm

[hokies4ever]

69. Maddow & Tucker?

I think a Maddow & Tucker show (like Hannity & Colmes) might have some appeal. Maddow completely wiped up on Tucker in the past when they've gone one-on-one. Maddow fans will be happy to see her tearing into Tucker and it might have some more independent/conservative appeal with Tucker on the show, increasing ratings and appeal.

[AndyA]

8. Yes, Rachel definitely should have her own show.

She's smart, well spoken, and has a very good way of speaking to make her point. She's polite during debate, and she shuts up and lets others have a say as well, which is a refreshing change of pace from slobber mouth (Tweety) who asks a question, then just keeps talking until there isn't enough time left to answer it.

Rachel would be another Keith Olbermann if she had the opportunity, and I'll bet she gets it eventually.

[BklynChick]

dupe

[BklynChick]

11. in some ways, I think she's better than Keith. Keith, while I love mostly everything that comes out

of his mouth, tends to like the sound of his own voice and is not a great listener. she is smart, well-spoken and listens well too.

[redqueen]

23. I agree...

and maybe they wouldn't force her to cover a few minutes' worth of nonsense every night. :)

[BklynChick]

35. those are the moments i'm thankful for tivo. ;)

[goclark]

71. I agree, now she is a class act

and should replace Tweety and The Intern Magician.

What is the real story there?

[Justitia]

9. Yes! Yes! Yes! I LOVE Rachel Maddow, she is fantastic. -eom

[olkaz]

10. I think it's probably not too far off, might not be on MSNBC

She's got some serious talent.

She has a way of explaining complex issues in easily understandable terms without condescending or sounding smarmy.

She's doing a fine job with her career right now, but she's really burning the candle at both ends by working so much. I expect MSNBC has promised her something for all this. If not, she must be a cyborg.

[redqueen]

24. I hope you're right.

I would think MSNBC would see that she'd bring in ratings and offer her a slot. She's been on their network enough lately...

[Coexist]

12. yes

[stratomagi]

13. I listen to her show daily!

She seems to be on MSNBC a lot already, they might as well give her her own show.

[redqueen]

26. Exactly... she's on so often...

but I still would like to see more. :D

[GarbagemanLB]

14. I could have sworn I heard that Gregory's show would be replaced by her after the election.

[olkaz]

Gregory has all the personality of a cinderblock.

I have no idea why he gets to host.

Seriously.

[redqueen]

28. Hahahaha... that'd be wonderful!

Was Gregory one of the ones saying Obama blew it in PA? Was he one of the on-air windbags she so skillfully corrected on their spin? :)

[crankychatter]

15. k/r

:thumbsup:

[DefenseLawyer]

16. I know I would watch it.

Personally, I would just be happy if they had a disclaimer before asking their cadre of republican hacks to give their "analysis" of the Democratic race. "Let's turn to Pat Buchanan, who in the interest of full disclosure, is a life long Republican who actually wants only the worst for the Democratic Party, so really, when he says all these glowing things about Hillary Clinton, please remember he has nothing but contempt for her but will certainly provide us with a wealth of disinformation in order to ultimately sabotage the Democratic Party. Welcome Pat." Something like that.

[Justitia]

20. LOL - I love your idea, it's a great one. :) -eom

[redqueen]

30. Hahahaha... maybe they think viewers might know he's a rabid RWer?

I mean... it's not news!

[graycem]

18. Absolutely!

Her ratings would be through the roof. She's the only one who talks truth and sense at the same time, standing up to all the egos, without changing her positions every single day.

[redqueen]

31. I suspect she might get better ratings than Keith.

She's less arrogant and sarcastic.

[graycem]

51. Very true.. and FAIR

even to the republicans. I don't know who could not just love her.

[johnlal]

19. Personally, I like her where she is.

I like to see her on typical cable-news panel. The usual talking heads on these shows have gotten so comfortable with being allowed to say whatever the hell they want, and now that Rachel is slapping them with a dose of reality, you can see their heads spin.

[redqueen]

33. That's a good point. I'd want her there, too...

since there are so few who even claim to be on our side who do as fantastic a job as she does.

She's brilliant.

[Shae]

21. A double plus idea

Put her in Joe Scarboro's slot.

[noel711]

27. How about "Morning Rachel"?

I'd love them to dump Joe S.

[shraby]

29. Give her Dick Gregory's spot. He sucks.

[mystieus]

63. Agreed.

[shugah]

32. NO!

i don't know how i would manage to find another hour in my day to watch it!

if they give her a show, of course, i'll find a way...

[redqueen]

34. Hahaha... I hear ya.

:hi:

[TragedyandHope]

36. Yes please!

[goletian]

37. yes

[Bad Thoughts]

38. Morning Rachel AND Countdown with Rachel Maddow? eom.

[redqueen]

39. Ah no... I don't want Keith ousted...

he's got his rough spots, but he's good at what he does. He ruffles feathers like nobody's business.

And WTF is up with O'Reilly? Getting all worked up over that Hannah Montana girl? That guy is a bigtime perv.

[Bad Thoughts]

42. I like Keith, too

But sometimes I think that he takes a little too much from the blogosphere, whereas Maddow is always original and insightful. How 'bout lettin' Olberman take over for Matthews?

[jenmito]

40. Definitely. They need to put her in Andrea Mitchell's place-she's TERRIBLE!

As a matter of fact, I'm going to call them with that suggestion-1-212-664-3499.

Oops-I just tried and there's not enough space in their box to accept any more messages. So I'll email them at [e-mail] . :hi:

[soleft]

43. If you get a chance to podcast the AAR shows she did in CO

you will hear the audience frequently laughing at her very funny way of presenting the news. And she's just better on TV.

I have to say, as a person who has struggled with gender issues, I am totally fascinated at her ability to easily transition from her tomboyish, more butch appearance to her femmed-up, I'd say even glamorous TV persona. WHen I say easily, I mean it appears that it's done so easily. I've heard her say that she feels like a principle dressing up, and that's not all that comfortable for her, but you would never know it. To me, she embodies what I strive for myself, which is striking an exquisite balance of yin yang, and seemingly appearing so comfortable in her own skin.

And this is just a fun little bonus observation for me above and beyond the fact that she is brilliant, and talented and will not take one ounce of bullshit from Scarborough, Buchanan or anyone. She's totally broken the mold and I don't think they've yet figured out how to respond to her - SO fun to watch all this unfold.

[City Lights]

44. Absolutely!

Hardball doesn't warrant two hours, and Morning Jerk doesn't warrant one second.

[southern_belle]

45. OMG Yes! Take off Joe Scarborough

so he can go to Fox where he belongs.

[jenmito]

49. He's on at 6am. I doubt she'd want that. I think she should replace Andrea Mitchell.

[dave123williams]

66. What? Replace that old, cold fish with a clear GOP bent? Why do that?

I so look forward to daily doses of Andrea Mitchell's barely concealed contempt for Democrats.

[Bigleaf]

46. Absofuckinglutely! She is amazing!

[IndianaJones]

47. ratings in terms of MSNBC would be ok...ratings in terms of the rest of cable...

could be rounded down to zero.

[SKKY]

48. I said it first here...

Aside from professing that she is my new crush that is, like so many before her, way out of my leage.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=7678840&mesg_id=7678840

And again here.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=122921&mesg_id=123091


I'm turning into a serious Maddow fan. Not quite bordering on stalker, but it's a good thing I live several thousand miles from New York! :rofl:

[redqueen]

50. You would not believe the respect I have for you right now!

:loveya:

Seeing so many people on this board gushing over Whorah has made me FUCKING ILL.

It's so encouraging to see that not everyone thinks looks are all that matter. :)

[SKKY]

53. Yes, I'm a huge Maddow fan.

I seriously think she's going to be THE big media star to emerge from this. I didn't realize you liked her as well (although, we don't "post" enough for me to know that much about you). I'm kinda crushin' on you redqueen. You like Maddow. You're a soccer fan. Hmmmm....

[redqueen]

59. I hope you're right!

She certainly deserves it.

You're kinda crushable yourself. :)

[yellerpup]

52. Definitely!

She is all aces in my book. K&R! :kick:

[damntexdem]

54. Yes.

She could replace Hardball, or Abrams.

[izzybeans]

55. Please replace Dan Abrams with Rachel.

Please. That guy is a giant douchenozzle.

[Norrin Radd]

57. Agreed. His loud talking annoys my tinnitus.

[redqueen]

His arrogance is palpable.

Can't watch that guy.

[knixphan]

56. without a doubt.

Voice of Reason!

[dave123williams]

58. I think she's entirely too smart to be in the same room with most of those people.

For the life of me, I can't figure out why she's wasting her time as a pundit.

Somebody that smart could actually be making a real contribution to society.

[flpoljunkie]

60. Absolutely! I suggest the 7Pm time slot, rather than a repeat of Chris Matthews' 5PM show.

[BlooInBloo]

61. Hey! This is gdp! This is no place for anything people agree on!

:P

[grannylib]

64. They oughta replace Tweety with Rachel. SHE'D play real

hardball with those who need to have a good one launched at them, and she wouldn't shout over people and shamelessly grovel at the feet of rePiglicans; I have also observed that she slobbers not at all, nor does spittle fly out of her mouth on a regular basis.

[ObamaKerryDem]

67. I'd love to see that! :)

She should have gotten one over David Gregory..hers would've been more interesting! ;)We need more progressive voices like hers and Keith's in the media.

[hokies4ever]

68. Maddow TV show would be wonderful

One has to think that's MSNBC's plan. Wait until the election and give her a show to replace 'Race to the Whitehouse'. The real question is what format do you want to give her and what would work best. One of her best and most unique qualities is her ability to have a civil conversation with just about anybody no matter how much she disagrees with them. I'm sure MSNBC realizes this, so they might think about giving her a show more similar to the Hannity & Colmes style, in the sense that you have two anchors who take opposing views and duke it out. Rachel Maddow is very adept at winning debates, so her fans won't be disappointed and it could also appeal to more independents and some conservatives instead of just liberals, thereby increasing MSNBC's television base and ratings. Even though she did a great job substituting for Keith Olbermann, I don't see the advantage to giving her the same type of show right before Keith comes on.

[LibGranny]

70. They should replace David Gregory (Rove's dance

partner) with Rachel Maddow!

[SeattleGirl]

72. I do! I do!

I would love that!

[Irishonly]

73. I Would Watch Her

She tells it like it is and I love her honesty.

[Swamp Rat]

74. YES!!! She's the BEST thing on TV!

She wears her 'lesbian boots' to kick ass and take names... and then kicks some more repuke ass, like that ugly turd Tony Flunkly! :D

:kick: