MSNBC - Part 42

Would not be surprised if Federal witness protection is available.

Alex Wagner was interviewing Cheri Beasley the Democratic candidate for Senate tonight and when the interview ended Alex said "thank you Mrs. Beasley" which perked up my ears and anyone else who ever watched the TV comedy Family Affair.

I guess Alex has made some assumptions about her demo.

Did you know that Rachel Maddow has a new podcast? Apparently, it's the biggest news of the week. How many more appearances will Rachel be making to plug it? Will she be appearing on every MSNBC show? Popping in over the weekend to chat with Alex Witt, Yasmin Vossoughian, and Alicia Menendez? ("I know I've never spoken to you in all our time together at MSNBC, but I'm thrilled to be here to talk about my new podcast.")

The big test will come tomorrow night - how many mentions of Ultra during the 01/06 Committee meeting coverage.

Please tell me it’s not only Andrea Mitchell and Katie Tur for Jan 6 coverage today. I just can’t.

Andrea Mitchel alway talks like her dentures keep slipping.

We got the not-too-puffy version of Adam today. But I had my eye on the big-eared solemn young man over his shoulder.

I like Harry Litman. Nicolle asked him why hasn't Trump been charged yet and Harry said "If you shoot the king, you better kill him".

Truer words, but elevating Trump to the rank of King? In his own mind maybe.

Looks like Steve has an election related hourly show for the next 4 Friday nights - Kornacki Countdown.

I missed the first episode, but I've got it set to record the early morning rebroadcast.

I'm looking forward to Chris Hayes' live shows with an audience again Hell I might even attend 1 of them. His spazzy delivery works better there. When he's by himself it can be a bit awkward and distract from the usually good points he makes

If MSNBC is just going to be one long commercial for everyone's podcasts I am not sure how much longer I am going to be watching. Most of Rachel has been about her and then Nicolle's podcasts.

New Thread !

R13 It's getting obnoxious. It's not like there isn't any news to report.

Nicolle likes her VINO 🍷

Did she call it Mommy Water?

Lawrence is on 🔥

“Sexual Banter w/ a Mad Man.”

[quote] Did she call it Mommy Water?

Yes. And apparently she drinks it out of a mug.

She's previously referred to it as Mommy Juice, which sounds better and has the benefit of being more accurate.

[quote] It's not like there isn't any news to report

No one on MSNBC seems to have run with the TMTG Truth Social whistleblower news from late last week. It may be more of a CNBC story.

90% of the shares weren't enough for Donald, he pressured the executives, other than D. Nunes, to just hand over some of their shares to Melania. If there's any justice, that thing will go down the toilet. Followed by Elon's Twitter and Ye's Parlor.

Kanye's mouth is looking more and more like an anus everyday.

Nancy Pelosi—you tell Andrea Mitchell.

That old broad can’t handle the Italian Principesa!

#RetireAndrea

"Oh c'mon. With all due respect." That's Pelosi to Mitchell, 7 years her junior.

Do you need it spelled out for you Andrea?

Mitchell needs some caffeine injections before she goes on camera. I've never seen a journalist lacking energy and interest like she does on camera. WHy keep her around ?

Ari Melber turned dark & obvi Andrea Mitchell !!!

Katy Tur just said that 100% of abortions are caused by men ejaculating irresponsibly.

I am so tired of Maddow showing up all over the network every chance she gets to promote her new podcast. I was going to tune in a few weeks ago when she first announced it - but now I'm done with her and the podcast.

R27

Katy loved that segment….Tony D !!!!!

Can't STAND Alex Wagner.

She's just as bad as hosts on Faux "News", -- a patronizing, smirking one-sided slimeball who without fail, turns any issue into some problem with Repugs. Just had a guy on who interviewed his former boss (Obama) who was pointing out how bad Dems are at messaging -- and instead of discussing this REALITY -- she manages to turn it into "But what if the Republicans get control, blah, blah.."

The Republicans WILL get control if the Dems don't IMPROVE THEIR MESSAGING. That was Obama's entire point.

Then why are you watching her R30?

Go Cecile Richards..Alex Wagner quoting gross polls.

Just tuned in for the first time in weeks. Then turned it off after about 5 minutes R30.

I'm starting to think the best long term outcome might be for the GOP to win big, with the most extreme elements coming to the fore. Let them push all crazy shit they want to do, with the administration being the bulwark against most of it being enacted as law. Two years is probably not adequate time for them to engineer a total control of the voting systems. The backlash in 2024 would be strong enough to purge them for good, and return real majority rule to the country.

Or maybe not.

[R34] That's a big roll of the dice that America should not be willing to take this year.

It appears that Reid woman was born with a "witch's tit." Why does she not keep that ugly thing concealed?

Covfefe.

Nicole Wallace had Michael Cohen on today. He said there's no way Trump will ever be indicted. He has too much dirt on everyone...hence all those classified documents they want back.

Nicolle’s Chanel Loafers.

Is Kornacki a Republican? he is all doom and gloom for the Democrats on his Friday night show and now he is showing a montage of Republican campaign commercials.

I need to be spit roasted by Basil Smikle & Jelani Cobb. A deep slow spit roasting.

Eddie Glaude can felch me.

What the fuck happened to Lara Logan? I knew she had gone to Fox, but now she has fully descended into madness.

r38, that pic makes Nicole's head look like half the size of her body. Is everyone on television a MIDGET?

You're delusional R39. He's reporting the news. The reality of the situation...

r39, personally, I think he is a closeted Log Cabiner.

I also think that people who watch Kornacki are given tacit approval to vote for Republicans.

Self-fulfilling prophecy.

Fuck him.

Asawin Suebsaeng is one of the sexiest contributors to MSNBC and he doesn't even realize it ! He needs a bit of a personality to go with his looks.

I love how surprisingly deep AS's voice is.

Merely speculation - Rishi Sunak has a big swinging uncut dick.

It is the Punjabi Elephant Walk. That and really skinny thighs.

Chris Hayes just tore apart Tucker Carlson and his son Buckley - and I enjoyed every second of it.

R50, Did he split roast them?

He picked them bone by bone.

R50 So poetic, the Hunter Biden laptop actually did turn up some dirt - on Fucker & Fuckley Carlson.

Jake Sherman, GOP Apologist 💩

This AXIOS girl can’t talk.

Once again, MSNBC should vet their contributors.

Not everyone is meant for TV.

I get that the Democratic Earthquake will be predicated on all competitive races being won by 51%. House saved and Senate +5 for Dems.

Lisa Rubin a MSNBC legal analyst on with Yasmin Vossoughian just called President Biden, former President Biden.

OMG! That rapid-fire speaking, overbearing clueless jackass known as Joy Ann Reid is going to interview John Fetterman today on her "primetime" show?!

Jesus wept.

That does sound like a mash-up made in hell. Where are his comms people?

Rest assured that Joy will put on her best Sunday wig for Fetterman.

If it weren't for the vocal fry, and the wife, David Wallace-Wells would be just my type.

Chris Hayes is doing his show in front of a live studio audience tonight for the first time since Covid hit.

[quote] Chris Hayes is doing his show in front of a live studio audience tonight for the first time since Covid hit.

Will there be a band and a sidekick?

As a white guy, he needs a hook on MSNBC.

Rachel is too scripted and pre-chewed, Ari has the wigger lawyer thing, Lawrence pontificates and a live audience is counterproductive, and Joy's wigs could do live audience without her. She is Chris' only competition.

Chris does it well. He deserves the accolades.

I HATED that live audience thing pre-Covid. But right now, it actually seems like a breath of fresh air.

AOC is actually being respectful of Raskin and not trying to hog the camera.

AOC did not vote YES for the Infrastructure Bill.

[quote]Is Kornacki a Republican?

Yes

I dearly love Jamie Raskin but he is in desperate need of a stylist.

The Korny Lackey seems to be a Cabinette.

Has anyone on the scumbag right come out yet and claimed that the attack on Paul Pelosi was a staged false flag operation? Certainly that must be a defense they'll be promoting.

Leaving Texas for Florida, Joy is concerned about what king of food they'll be offered, in lieu of BBQ. Just order the empanadas Joy.

They are surprised that Paul Pelosi did not remove his lizard mask and eat the guy whole.

[quote] Has anyone on the scumbag right come out yet and claimed that the attack on Paul Pelosi was a staged false flag operation?

It was Antifa!

FFS at Chris's incessant refrain that political violence is a both sides issue. I guess we're going to hear about the one fucking instance of that guy injuring a single congressman at a baseball game until the end of time. We'll be in the middle of a new civil war and these fuckers will be talking about that baseball game.

R71 This scuz puppet on Fux, says hammer attacks are common everyday occurrences and the perp should be released on bail like any other violent domestic terrorist.

I'm sure he'd feel exactly the same if it had been Melania who's skull had been fractured.

Nice to see Juanita Tolliver. It's been a while, she used to appear with Ari on the regular.

Juanita is not as thin as she looks in her zoom box.

She was on with Joy Reid and a little top heavy.

R78 Oh thanks, I'm going to have to thoroughly rethink my opinion of her.

Joy is dressing up for halloween throughothe show????

I stopped watching Maddow after she said something along the lines of, "I knew politicians were sneaky, but I never thought they would actually LIE."

This was after four years of Trump.

And now lucky for you, you only have to stop watching one night a week!

MADDOW was rather boring tonight. I guess she'd rather be at a Halloween party.

This is the first time I've seen Susanne Craig actually be cordial and exchange pleasantries with Rachel in her program appearances. She's normally all business, but seemed especially curt with Rachel in the past, compared to with other hosts. Which was always a bit odd.

Rachel even called her Sue.

what’s up with Ari?

[quote] What an embarrassing disaster

Why, did he try to connect with them by quoting some fucked-up rap lyrics?

He's going both sides with them and not pulling it off well.

why do numerous MSNBC hosts keep talking about Gen Z voters? Don't get me wrong, they're quite important but they're only 4-5 years of them are actually eligible to vote. I find it odd that there's NO focus whatsoever on Millennials who are about 24-40 years old. This was the generation that gave Obama 2 terms in the WH. Millennial failure to show up in 2016 a big part of why Trump won.

Mika said "Thank you John Heilemann for showing up uninvited". I'd rather listen to him than her, she's been getting on my nerves big time lately.

I agree R89. She is really going berserk. Twice this week Joe has had to get literally in her face to shut up.

Oh, the irony of Joe shutting someone up.

When is Ben Collins getting his own show? Every host fawns over him every time he's on, and he's smarter and hotter than anyone else on their current roster.

I'd love to worship Chris Hayes' muscles.

The KORNACKI COUNTDOWN lost about a third of the MSNBC audience that watched Alex Wagner last Friday night. Alex had a 1293 share that dropped to 812 for Kornacki, he did about the same the Friday before. That isn't good.

The link is just to supply the source for the numbers, sorry about Jesse Water's ugly mug appearing on your screen.

[quote] When is Ben Collins getting his own show?

While I like him too, I am guessing never, he is a real reporter not a news reader.

MSNBC really doesn't have "news readers," it takes a real reporter to anchor an hour program as a talking head. I think he would be stellar with his own show.

Collins is ok, but without his facial hair he looks like Frodo Baggins from "Lord of the Rings".

Is Ben Collins a homosexualist?

I think like most MSNBC watchers , we're all a bit disenchanted and even disgusted by all the polls and predictions about who's winning on Tuesday.

I'll be eager to watch Steve on election night when there are real numbers coming in, but until then, all of these warnings and predictions (even if they're somewhat based on past history) are really a turn-off.

This election year is NOT comparable to any previous year, good or bad. All bets are off until Wednesday morning. Steve, take a break and rest up for Tuesday.

Who is getting that 11am time slot Melvin vacated?

Ayman? Lindsay? Yasmin?

If I were running MSNBC, this would be the new daily lineup:

3 p.m. Vaughn Hillyard

4 p.m. Steven Romo

5 p.m. Joe Fryer

6 p.m. Ari Melber

7 p.m. Ben Collins

8 p.m. Gadi Schwartz

9 p.m. Jacob Soboroff

10 p.m. Garrett Haake

11 p.m. Morgan Chesky

I like your line-up, 101 !

r94, Kornacki is good for retrospective analysis, and like all pollsters who won't admit they cannot get a decent poll sample in a post landline America, is worth shit projecting in a post-Hillary/Russia world. That is why all this shit is falling "within the margin of error".

My prediction: Democrats win in a landslide by winning EVERY race by 51%.

[R103] Excellent post - I forgot about the dearth of landlines in this election. How are they polling these days ? You can't even say 'in person at the local malls' like they used to since malls are dead spaces with no one in them any longer.

Unless they're polling in the parking lots of Walmart and Cracker Barrel Restaurants - and that's where they're getting the wins for republicans ?

I hope you're right with the Dems winning - I do have the same feeling.

R101 - I would make one change:

Matt Bradley for Garrett Haake

R101 MSNBC - Male Supremacy National Broadcasting Corporation

R105 Re-hire David Gura for the 9pm slot.

Unfortunately, it'll probably be the exact opposite R103. With maybe one or two exceptions.

Most people don't follow the news -- especially the political news -- like people on the DL and other forums. They don't until it HITS HOME. So they've moved on from Trump and Jan 6 because they think it's over, he lost.

The thing that's hitting home for everyone now is inflation and a possible recession. And the party in charge always gets blamed for that.

I think that inflation has been corrected to price gouging and Republicans have no alternative. There will be no recession unless Republicans crash the economy over the debt ceiling.

Oh!!!!!! What’s the Gossip?????

Oopsie doopsie wa-whoopsie. Banana fana da-boospie. Me my oh moopsie!

She won't be missed.

Interesting since that’s Joy’s girl…

She has an annoying voice.

Tiffany had to have done something for them to sever ties immediately???

She did something awful, and also her ratings must be terrible.

From the Variety article:

[quote] There has been speculation that Cross’ relationship with MSNBC was becoming frayed, according to two of these people, with executives at the network growing concerned about the anchor’s willingness to address statements made by cable-news hosts on other networks and indulging in commentary executives felt did not meet the standards of MSNBC or NBC News.

What does that mean?

To me it sounds like she 'responded' to comments made by hosts at competing networks (I'm gonna guess FOX) way too often, which MSNBC asked her to refrain from. (On occasion Hayes , Reid, Maddow , etc. will address them but only if it's something totally outlandish. Otherwise, they don't put a spotlight on FOX all the time and give them free press / attention). So she must've defied their orders and continued to volley back and forth with them - and now she's done.

I fear this means we'll be seeing more of Symone Sanders.

I agree. Tiffany Cross was bad enough, but Symone Sanders would be even worse.

R120: I was watching Chris Jansing interview Symone Sanders-Whomever this afternoon and wondering how the host managed to keep a straight face sitting across from a real life Janice the Muppet.

Has that Reid woman commented on the loss of her mentee? Crickets?

I really like Jonathan Capeheart and Joshua Johnson when they take over hosting duties - can't either one come back for weekends ?

Who’s getting Tiffany’s slot?

Oh!!! Watch the Video!

I loved Joshua Johnson. Never understood why he was let go.

Was Geoff Bennet uninterested in hosting an MSNBC program? He was so swave and deboner!

Michael Steele is another good choice.

Will Capehart get the whole weekend?

The Saturday Show?

R125, Joshua Johnson hosts nightly on NBC Now at 8pm.

Joy sort of vaguely commented on the Tiffany Cross leaving MSNBC but it was a weird word salad about how she will always support Tiffany and come for her detractors because they are sisters.

You know some shit went down when Joy takes off her earrings on the air.

But when she takes off her shoes, you know she means business.

Wonder if Joy is going down, too ? Wouldn't that be nice!

R124 why are you posting a site owned by evil Murdoch? They have an agenda to bash anyone not on Fox or 1 of his numerous "news"papers

Most of the time I was fine with Tiffany Cross but thought some of her "clapbacks" were too juvenile for someone hosting a news show. Clearly the standard at MSNBC is much higher than that of propaganda network Fox, which delights its viewers when hosts and commentators start insulting other network hosts

Exactly, r134.

ON Joy this evening her guest was Michael Moore. Michael was talking about the The Hippocratic Oath (first do no harm) but he couldn't recall the name of it, he just said it started with an H. Joy jumps in and says Hammurabi who was known for the theory of law of retribution, a form of retaliatory justice commonly associated with the saying “an eye for an eye.” Under this system, if a man broke the bone of one his equals, his own bone would be broken in return. I just found it so weird that she went with almost the complete opposite. Of course shortly after that she went into her defense of Tiffany Cross so maybe it was on purpose because retribution was on her mind.

But no slaying of that evil queen Megyn Kelly who has been saying all kinds of trash on her SiriusXM show???

That Cross was let go is a bit messy and I am SO here for it. Too bad I'll be working on Saturday and won't catch them address the change.

[quote] evil queen Megyn Kelly who has been saying all kinds of trash on her SiriusXM show

She must be contemplating running for office. It's what works now in the GOP.

R115, all she had to do is open her mouth. As noted several times in this and other threads, the woman talked THROUGH HER NOSE. THE most grating voice on television!

"Cross also characterized injuries in the NFL as a race issue, saying: “To see all these black men crashing into each other with a bunch of white owners, white coaches, and the complete disregard for black bodies and black life.” She also said white people should “sit out” giving their opinions on the controversy surrounding Will Smith slapping stand-up comic Chris Rock during the Academy Awards."

The professional victim/woke/cancel culture crap is SO 2018.

Velshi continued his show into the 10am hour formerly covered by Cross.

I bet the majority of MSNBC viewers didn't even notice Velshi going into a third hour, and Cross not being there. She wasn't that big of a headliner, no matter what she thinks.

Oh lord my eyes 👀

Symone Sanders running on set in that purple dress.

[quote] Symone Sanders running on set in that purple dress.

Did she look something like this?

Just saw Steve Kornacki in the West Village…

with a guy touching his arm…think Stevie has a boyfriend!!

Was the guy wacky for his khakis, r145?

Oh lord my eyes 👀

Symone is wearing FUCHSIA today!!!

Looked like him? R145 I’m not sure he is just a good friend or bf.

R148

Yesss that was the guy. He was touching him in a romantic way!

You meant hand in hand? 🙃 R149

No, he was grabbing Steve's khakied ass.

Second pic. It’s from 2019

Steve’s khakied ass from 2019.

Going on a news media blackout for the next 3 days. I'll survey the wreckage and ruin after that, but just can't take the tick tock.

Any recommendations for good non-political podcasts, nflix/hbo/prime distractions?

Chris Hayes makes a statement

Ari is talking to Fran Drescher. She looks...fabulous.

Love the hair, Nicolle!

Lawrence looks sexy tonight!

Maddow!

That was telling from Chris Hayes.

Alex Wagner doesn’t get to sit at the big table?

Well, r161, it *is* Monday.

R160 What did he say?

Joy kisses Maddow’s ass.

They sort of all do. Nicole does it too but never in the obsequious way the others do.

IT'S ALIVE!!! I could swear I saw that thing atop Joy Ann Reid's head move just now.

Are she and donald sharing hair styling tips? You're really doing something wrong when donald's haid looks better than your'n.

Yeesh!

Joe S is BONKERS today!!!

How so, r167?

I love when Mika is 'off camera' and Willie is on-camera and is in th emiddle of saying something important when Mika moans like she's having an orgasm, and punctuates with "Wow!" What is really going on off-camera with her ?

R169 - you should be asking Joe that question.

Joy's orange beanie on the top of her head last night was crooked. No one had the good sense to tell her ? And Nicolle has lost way too much weight. When she turns to look at someone on her left (as she did last night) she looks like a bird - her big nose protrudes more now that she's so thin.

Nicolle is wearing lip liner & BLUE!

I think Morning Joe broke the "bullshit" record this morning. WOW!

Maddow charming Kornacki is what we are here for tonight 🗳️

WTF is that thing on the top of Joy Reid's head? How can anyone take her seriously?

I don't think Nicolle even realized that she just called JD Vance a fuck up. LOL.

Rachel's getting very serious tonight with those false eyelashes and all that mascara.

Florida's "Special"

Nothing is slimming on Symone.

Maddow's blinking is out of control.

Same, R154.

Switched off the news Sunday morning, and I've been binging Ben & Erin on HGTV, Wagon Train, Perry Mason, The Closer/Major Crimes, Emergency!, WW2 docs, Mafia/organized crime docs, Civil Rights docs, TCM-Go.

Woke up at 5am this morning and found [italic]Leave It To Beaver[/italic] on Roku, and have been watching it all day. So freaking adorable; it holds up so well.

OP, there is an AMAZING documentary on Prime called [italic]My Name Was Bette: The Life and Death of An Alcoholic.[/italic]. Had to watch it in installments because it's so searing.

I remember how bleeding awful this night in 2016 was, and the nail-biter in 2020. Not putting myself through that again. I donated my widow's mite where and when I could, and I voted. That's all I can do.

I'm watching "Carmen Jones" on TMC, but I pop over to MSNBC every so often for a five minute election update.

All the pre-election 24/7 coverage these past few weeks wore me out well before the big night.

I'm watching today's Jeopardy episode on Youtube. The Georgia senate race is stressing me out.

My goodness. Is that Jen Psaki or Lena Horne?

Nicolle said FUCK; Chris Hayes said SCREW; Rachel making fun of Kevin McCarthy.

What is going on at MSNBC tonight???

"I can't hear you over the din."

Nicolle peaced out from the election coverage?

She's got a kid.

Maddow + Kornacki are the duo of the night !

Joe S. is hyper this morning!

The live audience is like momma's mussy to Joe S.

Symone is a vision in flesh tones!

Joe S is probably a beast in the bedroom.

Who the hell is dressing Symone in all that ghetto tight-fitting clothing to show off her unflattering 'curves' ? This is live political coverage - not 'Real Housewives of Atlanta'.

I was really shocked that Symone is 32. I thought she was closer to 50.

Morning Joe has singer Jewel on live this morning. Good lord her singing was painful. No more live singing from you Miss Jewel!

Jewel sounded like a reject from "The Voice".

Doe-eyed Ben Collins was just towering over David Plouffe while seated. He seems taller than I imagined.

Every time I see Ben Collins on TV I kepp thinkiong of Elijah Wood (c. 2001)

I prefer my Ben Collins with a bit of scruff and less grease in his hair.

I prefer Tom Collins...on the tart side.

Andrea Mitchell resembles an old, inebriated Cheshire cat.

Katy Tur looks like she’s fed up dealing with Andrea.

[quote] Nicolle peaced out from the election coverage?

She did her two hour daily show before the start of the election coverage, so she already had two more hours in than anyone else on the set.

Poor Katy should get hazardous duty pay for this shift, R203.

I really have been enjoying seeing more of Claire McKaskill this week, especially in the studio as opposed to her kitchen. I would definitely tune in daily if they gave her an hour. She is the voice of sanity for me.

Did she bring lemon bundt cake for everyone in the studio, r206?

If MSNBC gave Claire an hour morning show, she could wrap it up with a baking session. I'd definitely watch that!

Claire is better suited for the afternoon/early evening time slot rather than morning.

Symone looks like a buffoon with those giant eyelashes, the clown makeup, and the talon nails. She needs to be restyled ASAP.

I assume Nicolle will be on the post-election special tonight? I missed her in her normal time slot.

r208, it's a good thing.

Joy looks like she escaped from a circus.

But at least her wiglet is situated more evenly on her crown tonight.

Michael Steele is such a hot cute daddy!

Joy's get-up is reminding me of the Swiss guards at the Vatican:

Joy is joyful.

dying at earlier today

Andrea got confused by the big table with everyone seated. She said out loud "where is Ben?" and looked around without seeing him until Ben Collins raised his hand for his segment. She was the only one who didn't know where he was sitting! Clearly he had to have sat down there during commercial break. Was she sleeping and didn't see him?

Joy asked Kurt Bardella what job is in the future of Lauren Boebert if she loses her seat in congress and he says well it might be a gain for OnlyFans. Claire Macaskill's mouth dropped open in amazement.

I liked how Claire referred to the House as “crazytown”. “When bills come down the hall from Crazytown, a Democratic-controlled Senate isn’t even going to look at them.”

What Joy is wearing on her head is a crime against humanity.

Rachel just put the longwinded, speed-fueled Steve Kornacki on "pause." 😂

A Republican McCarthy House will begin without a mandate.

Time to shit can the Zero Sum Game crap and compromise.

I love how deeply Vaughn reviles Kari Lake. You can tell he just can't wait to dance on her campaign's grave.

Nicolle didn’t show up to Election Coverage??

I assume she got COVID or has some kind of family emergency, R225. Extremely weird for her to not come to work the day after Election Day.

[quote] Nicolle said FUCK; Chris Hayes said SCREW; Rachel making fun of Kevin McCarthy.

[quote] What is going on at MSNBC tonight???

I wonder where Nicolle is tonight, Ari did her show with no explanation why, then she isn't on tonight's coverage, I hope they didn't suspend her for saying Fuck.

Awwwww, Joe calling the winners.

And neither a Mike Schmidt on-air appearance nor NYT by-line today either, R226. Hmmmm...

Where in the World is Nicolle Wallace?

Loving Claire this morning subbing for Mika. She manages to calm Joe down. She's such a natural and if you're old like me, it's so refreshing watching a woman of a certain age (who isn't inept like AM) anchoring a show.

And handsome Sean Patrick Maloney sitting at the table! He'd be a great addition to MSNBC now that he no longer has a job.

[quote]She manages to calm Joe down.

It's her lemon bundt cake, r231.

Team Claire! Give her the noon hour, MSNBC.

Will Katy Tur be stuck granny-sitting Andrea again today?

So did Nicolle get fired or what? They should just give her two hours to Claire.

Nicolle is back on her show

Nicolle is glowing! I guess she spent her timeout drinking MAGA tears.

What are those bandages on Nicolle's left hand?!

Nicolle reading out the "losers list." I love how petty she is!

I'd hardly call it petty, r238.

[quote]I'd hardly call it petty, [R238].

Then you're in disagreement with Nicolle herself, R239, who said she wouldn't have done it if she were more generous of spirit. I literally took the observation from her.

Am I the only one who is tired of seeing Steve Kornacki and his khakis on my TV screen this week ?

Kornacki will almost completely disappear after the election is decided.

I would like to see Steve Kornacki out of his khakis.

[quote] What are those bandages on Nicolle's left hand?!

Good catch —donalds-worst-nightmare Nicolle apologized for not being there yesterday, she said he had a kitchen mishap and held up her hand.

[quote]Then you're in disagreement with Nicolle herself

I am, r240. They are deserving of zero generosity of spirit. Reading a losers list is just as newsworthy as a winners list.

Something new is going on at MSNBC. Joy use to introduce the Chris Hayes show and they would go right to Chris's introduction of his show, but tonight they went to commercials. In the past Chris Hayes would introduce Alex Wagner, sometimes they would chat a bit but tonight there was another block of commercials between the two shows. I don't know if they are showing more commercials or are just showing them at different times, but this totally cuts off the banter between hosts between shows.

The Election Set is spread over the two smaller sets used in the studio, and they have to go to commercial to clear the desk for the next host. It's logistics, as the set does not change, only the people.

Lawrence and Andrea Campbell...wow.

Steve Kornacki is a manspreader. I wouldn't have guessed. Also, he was cuter in high school.

[quote]he was cuter in high school

Weren't we all.

at least he wasn't waving his arms frantically back then

Just finished watching The 11th Hour w/SR... Who the Fuck is this Jake Ward? (in a good way). Is he new to MSNBC? I've seen no mention of him on this thread. Is it just late here and I'm tired and horny? Or is he fucking hot??

Jake Ward, Clint Watts, Pete STrzok, Malcolm Nance. Anyone else I should invite to my party?

Jake Ward has been around for a while. He's the tech reporter and based in San Francisco.

Perhaps MSNBC should hire this Stetler commentator since he was fired by Licht, although im not familiar with his show.

Link:

“There is no liberal media, but you have a liberal on TV like me” - Joy Reid.

Link: Mary Trump Show. RT; 1hr.

Jake Ward has been on my radar for a while now, don't know why he hasn't gotten more attention here. As per his Insta he's married with kids but is the biggest metrosexual on MSNB and could give Clint Watts some styling tips.

r254...

[quote]Malone describes himself as a “libertarian” although he travels in rightwing Republican circles. In 2005, he held 32% of the shares of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation. He is on the board of directors of the Cato Institute. In 2017, he donated $250,000 to Trump’s inauguration.

[quote]Malone has said he wants CNN to be more like Fox News because, in his view, Fox News has “actual journalism”. Malone also wants the “news” portion of CNN to be “more centrist”.

Vaughn Hillyard and Stephanie Gosk are both on Chris Jansing's show right now.

Vaughn is so cute! He's smiling, like he got freshly fucked by his boyfriend.

Has no one taken notice of the gorgeous Jon Favreau, former Obama speechwriter who has been making many appearances on MSNBC ? night he was a guest on Alex Wallbanger's show. First time I didn't fall asleep during one of her interviews.

Please, MSNBC, knock Joy out of the ring and give this guy his own show !

R259, we already know him from Pod Save America. But it is nice to SEE him!

Why do we dislike Joy Reid?

"We" don't, r261.

Ari is really out of control with his "rap" quotes tonight.

Do any MSNBCers really wanna hear that with their news?

sometimes Ari is a bit rude to his guests with his ego constantly causing him to assert control of segments if a guest talks a lot.

Ewwww! Joy Reid is flashing her witch's tit tonight.

R154 Just dropped back in after 3 days off the news grid - surprisingly easy to avoid all results while still using phone, laptop and streaming content. Jazzed about the better than expected outcomes, esp. PA. And the expected GA runoff as still the likely final determinant.

The one byte that leaked through, was an email subject line : "Peter Thiel 2024". Is he really considered a big winner in the midterms, just owing to support of J.D.Vance?

[quote] just owing to support of J.D.Vance

So disgusting that such an obvious inauthentic poseur can get elected, even with tons of $$ to prop him up.

Vaughan Hillyard was wearing a deep violet colored jacket tonight in AZ (and a turquoise bolo!) and suddenly I saw how beautifully violet his eyes are. He's really come into his own reporting on the elections from his home state. I'm becoming a fan.

R267 I've tried very hard to maintain a level of regard for the voting populace, even when they cast their ballots for a member of the Clown Car of Charlatans that are running these days all over the country. In the end there's really no other explanation for it - they are just stupid.

R268 Which program was that please?

r270, Vaughan and his violet eyes and bolo were on with Lawrence O'D last night. He's on with Ali V now (Sat. morning) but without the violet jacket his eyes look merely deep blue.

[quote]Why do we dislike Joy Reid?

Vaughn still looks like Alfred E Neuman to me. Don't find him attractive at all.

Alex Witt is such a big city girl that she said that Laxalt was 800 THOUSAND votes ahead of CCM when in reality it is a knife edge of 800votes in total.

Vaughn Hillyard vs. Kari Lake.

Reporter vs. Reporter.

This is a great photo.

I like this depressed-looking twink in front of the Clark County elections office. Don't worry, Gary, Cortez Masto will win tonight, and you'll be able to go home.

Please refer to him using the full title: NewsTwink Vaughn Hillyard.

Laugh all you want about Vaughn but I believe his confrontations with Kari Lake really did cost her some votes. And at this narrow a margin it could make all the difference.

I will say Vaughn has come a long way in a short period of time, from a bouncing blinking stammering boy as recently as at the Miami condo collapse, to a composed and driven reporter. He's clearly matured.

R279 - I was thinking the same thing.

Several months ago, I was wondering HOW could this guy be reporting news on a national network.

An emerald green eye shadow would really make Vaughn's eyes pop.

I'm enjoying the "B panel" of Velshi, Capehart, Mohyeldin and Menendez with Kornacki still at the board

Kornacki and the gang announced Democratic control of the Senate.

[quote]I'm enjoying the "B panel" of Velshi, Capehart, Mohyeldin and Menendez with Kornacki still at the board

Don't forget me, bringing the D-list realness, y'all.

I'm bouncing off the walls!! We keep control of the Senate!

Wah-wah, poor Mitch.

[quote] I'm enjoying the "B panel" of Velshi, Capehart, Mohyeldin and Menendez with Kornacki still at the board

I agree, and I hate to say it, but Alicia Menendez doesn't bother me nearly as much as she did a few months ago.

Symone Sanders, on the other hand ...

Velshi's voice is the definition of fingernails on a chalkboard. And then there's his face...

I like Symone. I actually prefer the hosts on panels shows than the hosts on their own

it's more fun when it's not just 1 person hogging airtime

I've never understood the disdain here for Alicia Menendez. I think she's always a great host, smart with strong opinions but never overbearing.

Michael Cohen is ON FIRE with Ali Velshi this morning! God, I just love that man.

[quote]I've never understood the disdain here for Alicia Menendez. I think she's always a great host, smart with strong opinions but never overbearing.

She’s grown on me. She seemed robotic and weird when she first appeared.

John Heilemann has COVID.

Ashely Parker 💩

Maddow Monday.

There aren't enough Maddow Mondays in the week.

Ari with these fucking "Nas" references. Nobody wants to hear this shit.

Fuck Kornacki. Why did they fall for him, exactly? A complete waste of airtime. They should have aired Linda G. instead. I wanted to fuck him in the ass for such deceptive fuckery! Fucking copper pant dick-lick! I’d rip that shit off him!

Yeah…538 & and Real Clear Politic polls predicts… Fuck them hugely in the arse!

What happened? R298

Amy McGrath has a kicky new 'do!

Nancy doesn't wear kitten heels, Joy.

I don't know if it's me but when Andrea Mitchell is on I have to turn up the volume to hear her.

I hope Alex Wagner is testing negative for covid; she's been coughing and gasping for breath all week!😳

Symone looks fetching this Saturday afternoon!

What’s the details of Joe S & Rachel Maddow’s hatred for each other?

DL fave Aymen Mohedin wrote a blog opinion piece and spoke on his show about how as a Muslim, he is offended by people (gay people) being upset with Soccer being at Quatar and that it’s really just Islamophobia and not that big of deal.

Yes, gay people being imprisoned and murdered are definitely the problem.

Possibly because Rachel is a renound Journalist and historian and Lesbian? And Scarborough is a know it all ex Congressman who marrie into an international policy family?

Tnat's *Dr.* Maddow, r307.

Don’t forget the dead guy in Joe’s apt…

Geez Louise, they are really trying to kill off Kamala Harris these days. Maybe they fear she could be a drag on 2024 election.

Who/what/where were the comments re Kamala, r310?

I was referring to this news report on Kamala Harris being sent to hotzones.

Another:

Flat out:

There is a funny shadow on Claire's breasts today (on Zoom with with Nicolle) that makes her look like she's either been heavily lactating or had an accident with her Mixmaster.

I was disappointed with Nicolle that she didn't challenge Michael Cohen this afternoon on his assertion last week that Trump would not announce his candidacy.

Nicolle doesn’t challenge. She was a White House Communication manager for George Bush.

You don’t work for George Bush and ask questions

Well, maybe the phrase I should have used was "chided" Michael Cohen. Could you not see Nicolle chiding, r317?

For the Ben Collins fanboys:

Ben Collins basically cried on Morning Joe this am.

Felt 😢 for him.

Aww. Poor Ben. His beat involves covering all sorts of hurtful and hateful stuff online, but he seems like such a sensitive soul. I wonder how he copes.

Would there be a clip of Ben crying yet?

Here ya go R322

FUCK this CUNT.

Ashley Parker needs get the fuck out!!!

Who the fuck thought it would be a good idea to have Howard Stern take over Morning Joe this morning?

r325, instead of balancing all the Republican/Trump Shitfest with positive stories about Democratic successes, Morning Joe is balancing out the Republican/Trump Shitfest with rating appealing happy talk. This generally include sports (drives Mika nuts), and because Scarborough fancies himself a musician, the occasional musical superstar or interview. Just like Ari Wigger has da clamp on African American songsters. Iz da hook.

Claire reminds me of the American Dream if you don’t get married and have kids you are a nobody.

Hope she finds peace in this grief.

She reminds me of Senator Chris Murphy who is apparently wallowing in his grief for not getting divorce in his loveless marriage.

MSNBC seems to be on perpetual reruns this morning so I switched over to CNN and was happy to see that Jim Sciutto has been reinstated and seems to be relatively sober.

Maddow Monday!

Jake Sherman was on Nicole's show yesterday, with 3 or 4 days of scruff and a very Ivy League v-neck and shirt combo. He was looking delicious. One of the other talking heads on the panel was Ben Rhodes...I had this sudden spit roasting fantasy, seeing the two of them at the same time.

Jake Sherman is a Republican shill. Good luck with the spit roast

Jake Sherman is an asshole.

Jake Sherman is a turd 💩

Why does Nicolle torment us with the so-called Iranian-American journalist, Masih Alinejad? Call me cynical, but there's something "off" about her; "that girl ain't right" comes to mind.

If Rachel is going to appear remotely on Chris Hayes show and has so much to say, she may as well go to the office more frequently.

[quote]I don't know if it's me but when Andrea Mitchell is on I have to turn up the volume to hear her.

I sometimes watch TV with earbuds. Andrea constantly makes these dry, mealy-mouth clicking noises - kinda like when someone is 'taste testing' something. Her microphone picks it up both when she's talking and when she's silent. Between the mouth sounds and her dottering cadence, I can no longer watch her show.

[quote]Andrea constantly makes these dry, mealy-mouth clicking noises

It's due to the bad combination of loose dentures and a dry mouth from Alzheimer's meds.

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