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dxmnkd316
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
Comcast has arrived. Expect more changes.
Comcast has arrived. Expect more changes.
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
Based on what? If he was fired he wouldn't have been allowed to sign off. Instead, they said this
Based on what? If he was fired he wouldn't have been allowed to sign off. Instead, they said this
huskyfan
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
that's media speak for fired.
that's media speak for fired.
dxmnkd316
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
That or he was a (relatively) huge expense that simply didn't get the ratings. Perhaps they'll get someone similar to a left-leaning Joe Scarborough. I'd watch that just like I love watching Morning Joe when I get the chance.
That or he was a (relatively) huge expense that simply didn't get the ratings. Perhaps they'll get someone similar to a left-leaning Joe Scarborough. I'd watch that just like I love watching Morning Joe when I get the chance.
St. Clown
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
It's been said that you don't get Reagan if not for Carter's election in '76.
The similar may or may not hold true in 2012, but I wouldn't bet on it. We had both houses and the White House occupied by the same party two times now in the last ten years. We changed that quickly this last time, and did with a slightly more gradual process last time. If President Obama loses re-election, expect the Senate to remain a Democrat majority.
For the record, prior to the primaries concluding in 2008, I was saying that no matter who won the Presidential election that year, we'd have a one-term president. I didn't expect Congress to swing the way it did this November, so I might have to eat crow on my other prediction. We'll see.
It's been said that you don't get Reagan if not for Carter's election in '76.
The similar may or may not hold true in 2012, but I wouldn't bet on it. We had both houses and the White House occupied by the same party two times now in the last ten years. We changed that quickly this last time, and did with a slightly more gradual process last time. If President Obama loses re-election, expect the Senate to remain a Democrat majority.
For the record, prior to the primaries concluding in 2008, I was saying that no matter who won the Presidential election that year, we'd have a one-term president. I didn't expect Congress to swing the way it did this November, so I might have to eat crow on my other prediction. We'll see.
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
It is? When they fire you do they generally let you sign off?
The contract wasn't renewed. Speculation I'm seeing is that this is because of the Comcast buyout of NBC. Either Comcast didn't want him or Olbermann didn't want to work for Comcast (or both). I doubt he was fired and then allowed to go back on the air.
It is? When they fire you do they generally let you sign off?
The contract wasn't renewed. Speculation I'm seeing is that this is because of the Comcast buyout of NBC. Either Comcast didn't want him or Olbermann didn't want to work for Comcast (or both). I doubt he was fired and then allowed to go back on the air.
WeWantMore
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
Sounds like he was fired with the Comcast takeover. Whatever you think of him, I don't get that move from a business perspective. I doubt they're going to find someone who gets bigger numbers than he does doing that type of show with that type of bent.
Either way, there are now some possibilities out there that are pretty dang awesome.
For instance, can you say White House Press Secretary Keith Olbermann?
Or a primary challenge to Obama in 2012?
Additionally, Lawrence O'Donnell will now take Olbermann's spot. Which means there's now a self-proclaimed socialist in the prime MSNBC evening slot. So there's that.
Sounds like he was fired with the Comcast takeover. Whatever you think of him, I don't get that move from a business perspective. I doubt they're going to find someone who gets bigger numbers than he does doing that type of show with that type of bent.
Either way, there are now some possibilities out there that are pretty dang awesome.
For instance, can you say White House Press Secretary Keith Olbermann?
Or a primary challenge to Obama in 2012?
Additionally, Lawrence O'Donnell will now take Olbermann's spot. Which means there's now a self-proclaimed socialist in the prime MSNBC evening slot. So there's that.
dxmnkd316
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
What does comcast have against olbermann?
What does comcast have against olbermann?
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
I have no idea.
I don't think he was fired because he had low ratings. His show consistently had the highest ratings on MSNBC, with Rachel Maddow right behind. The ratings for everything else (including Ed, Hardball and Morning Joe) are abysmal; and the daytime "news" is unwatchable. High School A/V productions have more polish.
I have no idea.
I don't think he was fired because he had low ratings. His show consistently had the highest ratings on MSNBC, with Rachel Maddow right behind. The ratings for everything else (including Ed, Hardball and Morning Joe) are abysmal; and the daytime "news" is unwatchable. High School A/V productions have more polish.
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
We might well have got Reagan in '80 anyway, as Ford was termed out.
With the Democrats defending roughly 22 Senate seats, I would have to think that an Obama loss in 2012 means that they could easily lose the Senate, especially as close at the Senate is today.
And I thought the same thing you did re: the 2008 election. We're overdue for a one-and-done.
We might well have got Reagan in '80 anyway, as Ford was termed out.
With the Democrats defending roughly 22 Senate seats, I would have to think that an Obama loss in 2012 means that they could easily lose the Senate, especially as close at the Senate is today.
And I thought the same thing you did re: the 2008 election. We're overdue for a one-and-done.
dxmnkd316
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
Personally, I like O'Donnell. He doesn't bullsh*t you one bit. From the dozen or so times I've seen him, here's my assessment: He brings intelligence to the discussion. He's an unabashed socialist that doesn't rely heavily on demeaning his opposition like Maddow, Olbermann, or Weiner. He actually brings facts and a cogent argument to the table instead of, "ZOMFG REPUBES ARE STOOPID!!!" In that respect, he kind of reminds me of Wellstone.
Personally, I like O'Donnell. He doesn't bullsh*t you one bit. From the dozen or so times I've seen him, here's my assessment: He brings intelligence to the discussion. He's an unabashed socialist that doesn't rely heavily on demeaning his opposition like Maddow, Olbermann, or Weiner. He actually brings facts and a cogent argument to the table instead of, "ZOMFG REPUBES ARE STOOPID!!!" In that respect, he kind of reminds me of Wellstone.
WeWantMore
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
I haven't seen him enough to have an opinion one way or another. Just think it's an interesting fact.
Edit: Now seeing a report saying Comcast had nothing to do with it after all. Maybe he truly did want to try something new.
I haven't seen him enough to have an opinion one way or another. Just think it's an interesting fact.
Edit: Now seeing a report saying Comcast had nothing to do with it after all. Maybe he truly did want to try something new.
huskyfan
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Re: Obama Presidential Thread XIX: Starting a new chapter
fired.
the clues : MSNBC "ended" his contract. (not the other way around) Olbermann all but said so with his rif on "Network". they let him know today. when the star goes willingly its a long good bye (see King, Larry and Philbin, Regis)
he's violated network rules several times and is notoriously hard to work with. he's also highly paid. hard to justify with his ratings.
Comcast may have let it be known they'd like him gone when they take over. so technically it was NBC's decision. have seen this happen many many times in station deals. let the seller take the heat.
fired.
the clues : MSNBC "ended" his contract. (not the other way around) Olbermann all but said so with his rif on "Network". they let him know today. when the star goes willingly its a long good bye (see King, Larry and Philbin, Regis)
he's violated network rules several times and is notoriously hard to work with. he's also highly paid. hard to justify with his ratings.
Comcast may have let it be known they'd like him gone when they take over. so technically it was NBC's decision. have seen this happen many many times in station deals. let the seller take the heat.
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