Rachel Maddow in for Kieth Olbermann good idea or bad idea?

[elizm]

Just wondering why anyone would think that is a BAD idea. Someone I know threw that question out for debate in an email to fellow Democrats and I have to admit that it blew right past me! Am I missing something here? I think Rachel Maddow is incredible and think she should have her OWN show. Seems she is the only one holding McCain and the Republicans' feet to the fire. Does anyone know anything I don't know? :shrug:

[babylonsister]

1. I think she's the perfect replacement for KO when he's off. She's smart

and asks the right questions a la' Olbermann. I look forward to that one hour daily where I get to hear the unvarnished truth.

[Radio_Lady]

35. She is absolutely wonderful and accompanied me through dinner tonight.

Polished, professional, dignified, funny... she's quite a talent.

I love listening to her and think she is poised for much bigger success.

Warm regards,

Lady Ellen in Alpen Knolls

[gateley]

2. Good idea.

She's a lot sharper than most of the MSNBC crew and I appreciate her approach. I'm hoping she'll get her own show.

[blondeatlast]

3. Good idea--I want to see her take on Buchanan when she's ANCHORING,

since she routinely kicks his ass when they are guests.

[Coexist]

45. me, too. And Joe S.

[TomInTib]

4. Good idea.

Countdown is the only show I watch, and I think that she is the best sub yet.

[snowbear]

5. Awesome idea!

Keith has to take a vacation sometime and who better to fill in that Rachel?

If she's ever going to get her own show, this is definitely the way to do it!

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[IndianaJones]

6. hmmm...an intelligent political analyst vs a SportsCenter anchor. nt.

[snowbear]

25. What's wrong with going from sports to politics?

[IndianaJones]

26. nothing if you don't suck at it. nt.

[GalleryGod]

42. And you've done WHAT in your life?

JAFO

[themaguffin]

44. if being virtually if not the only host to call out the GOP is sucking, I hate to see not sucking

oh wait that's 99% of the corporate conservative media.

[DarthDem]

7. Great idea!

She should definitely get her own show.

[wildeyed]

8. I vote yes.

No brainer

[lordsummerisle]

9. It's a great idea n/t

[Rick Myers]

10. Great idea! n/t

[WorseBeforeBetter]

11. Good idea, but...

she and Keith need to cut down somewhat on the snark/cutesy comments. They used to be more subtle and more enjoyable, almost like an inside joke.

[Awsi Dooger]

15. Very true

Those blatantly cute remarks don't work. Subtle is far superior. I've been surprised Rachel has mirrored Keith so quickly in that regard. I guess it's the writers.

Rachel is much improved as host. And hosting will enable her to vary her game more effectively as a TV pundit. She's been on the defensive at times when she hasn't anticipated dismissal of her basic themes.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

18. That's who I attribute it to.

Allyson (?) and David Shuster did the snark/cutesy as well, and it made me cringe.

I haven't watched Rachel enough, but that's an interesting point. She's smart, attractive, articulate and likable -- I'm sure she'll grow in to the role. What comes on after Abrams -- prison drama? Give her that hour with a format that best fits her style.

[mloutre]

12. Dr. Maddow is a good interim sub and she should have her own show on MSNBC

She shouldn't take over KO's, mind you, but she should for darn sure have her own.

Oh, yeah, and Mika B. should take over ol' Mourning-Joe's AM slot permanently ASAP, too.

[Fox Mulder]

13. Good idea.

I like her. :)

[Labors of Hercules]

14. helluva good idea.

There is no-one in the media today whose opinions I value more than Rachel's.

[rwheeler31]

16. Great idea

[jesus_of_suburbia]

17. I love Rachel, especially now that Hillary isn't being bashed every night.

so I say YES!

[Lucky 13]

19. Awesome idea!!!

I LOVE Rachel Maddow!

[OkieD]

38. Rachel Maddow

Has anyone heard of "Rachel Maddow"? Guess we have now, Rush.

[Political Heretic]

20. I have nothing but the highest respect for Dr. Maddow

So yeah, put her on. Often.

[BklynChick]

21. she's been doing it all week and has really gotten better,in fact she's great & I don't even miss KO

[Gothmog]

22. She has done a very good job

[Bryan]

23. Why is this in GD:P?

Why isn't this in the Countdown forum? She ain't running for President. I am a great admirer of Dr. Maddow, but to look at GD and GDP in the past week, the big boards have apparently been turned into her fan club...

[HughMoran]

24. She's awesome

It's a great idea!

[Iggo]

27. Good for Rachel. Bad for Keith.

She said on her show last week, every job she ever got was from someone else's badly timed vacation.

[Lilith Velkor]

28. I think she should get the show and Keef should be a good man and stick to football

(Tongue firmly in cheek; some of my best friends are men.)

[GalleryGod]

43. Nice recovery ...puts flamethrower on "safety"

:patriot:

[AtomicKitten]

29. I think Countdown does an excellent job holding feet to the fire.

Both she and Keith.

[MarjorieG]

32. Good job sharing opportunity for both. He, sports, she, Air America, etc.

[AtomicKitten]

33. excellent idea

:thumbsup:

[Imagevision]

30. Rachel Maddow is extremely intelligent, why else do you think Keith asker her to fill in...?

[Imagevision]

31. Rachel Maddow...? adorable!

[goletian]

34. anyone notice how high her voice got when she said "bushed!"? lolol

that was funny.

[TheDonkey]

36. Who said it is a bad idea? She does a very good idea. MSNBC would be wise to give her

an hour long show.

[book_worm]

37. She's the best sub host that he could have--she keeps his audience.

[OkieD]

39. Rachel Maddow

Has anyone heard of "Rachel Maddow"? Guess we have now. Rush.

[wyldwolf]

40. she tries to imitate KO in tone and facial expressions.

[rox63]

41. I think she's an excellent fill-in for KO

I'd like to see her get her own show eventually.

[MaineDem]

46. "Mandate my ass!"

I remember her AM show on Air America with Liz Winstead. After the '04 election they were talking about Bush's statement that he had a political mandate by virtue of his "big win". The ladies started the mantra of "mandate, my ass!". I wanted it as a bumpersticker. It was great.

I've loved Rachel ever since then. I met her at a picnic a few years ago. She's a great speaker, as we know from her media work, but she's even more awesome in person.

[Rowdyboy]

47. Love her as a fill-in but she DESERVES her own show....n/t