Scarborough working to overturn NBC/MSNBC Coulter Ban

[RamboLiberal]

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But one network insider claims it was the book's theme -- a brutal examination of liberal bias in the new era -- that got executives to dis-invite the controversialist.

"We are just not interested in anyone so highly critical of President-elect Obama, right now," a TODAY insider reveals. "It's such a downer. It's just not the time, and it's not what our audience wants, either."

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The exclusive was to air during the show's 7 AM hour. The cut came Monday afternoon.

Coulter was also to appear on the TODAY's fourth hour. A host even teased the segment saying the 'conservative pit bull and bestselling author' would be a guest.

NBC's cable outlet, MSNBC, will also become a Coulter-free zone, insiders explain. Morning host Joe Scarborough is said to be concerned with the new ban. "He's working to overrule it," tips a source.

http://www.drudgereport.com/flashacn.htm

Sorry for the Drudge but I just bet this "ban" will last hours and not a lifetime.

[Ichingcarpenter]

1. Scarborough

[orleans]

2. joe's working to "overrule" it? i wish to fuck they would get him off the air too!

hell, let him "work"

it'll give him something to do.

he's such a dickwad

[goforit]

3. There is a reason squinty-eyed Scaraborough isn't on PRIMETIME!!!!

[Sebastian Doyle]

4. Hey Joe, if you like Coulter so much, why not hire a new intern?

Nobody will care if history repeats itself this time. :evilgrin:

[devilgrrl]

5. I hope Scarborough is next on the chopping block...

that guy is as dumb as a board.

[KamaAina]

6. The 'conservative pit bull'?

So all this is, really, is another pit bull ban, like half the apartment complexes in the country already have. So what's Joe whining about? :shrug:

[RamboLiberal]

7. Looks like Drudge and Coulter are working a publicity scam

UPDATE: An NBC spokesperson tells Politico that Coulter was bumped for news coverage out of Washington and the Middle East, and would be welcomed back in the future. Perez Hilton will still be on the show.

NBC: Coulter isn't banned

Following up on the news that Ann Coulter's appearance Tuesday morning on "Today" was canceled, and Drudge's report that she's been banned for life, an NBC spokesperson issued the following statement to Politico.

"We’ve had Ann Coulter on 'Today' many times, but because of the news in Washington and the Middle East, we decided to cancel her appearance tomorrow. Understanding the media as well as she does, we are sure she knows this happens from time to time. We look forward to welcoming her back in the future."

On Sean Hannity's radio show today, Coulter spoke about the "'Today' show jerking me along," and then "canceling at the last minute." Tonight, she'll be on Fox's Hannity & Colmes and tomorrow on the CBS Early Show.

Sure, bumping Coulter might be understandable due to events like the conflict in Gaza. So then why is "Today" still having Perez Hilton on tomorrow?

An NBC spokesperson said that Hilton had been booked for months. And it's true that Hilton will appear during the fourth hour, which is a less newsy portion of the show, beginning at 10 a.m. But according to Coulter's website, she was slated to appear twice: during the normal "Today" show (7 to 10 a.m.) and during the fourth hour.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/michaelcalderone/

[ShortnFiery]

9. Perez Hilton and poltico.com are about as smarmy as news sources become = Drudge = VOMIT.

:puke:

[opihimoimoi]

8. They will ban him too....for being stoopid.....Zeb killed him last week...

[KoKo]

10. Assume he won't have to work "too" hard. Sounds like a stunt to me...

NBC/MSNBC banning Coulter...guarantees some ratings bump from the controversy. I would be real happy to see Jeffy Zucker out of town on a rail...

[janx]

11. People are FINALLY tired of this divisive and tabloid crap.

I'm happy about it.