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In reply to the discussion: Thinking about jettisoned or demoted MSNBC talent. [View all]OnDoutside
(19,953 posts)14. My thoughts
Alex Wagner - I agree, she was a loss.
Ed Schultz - a loss
Phil Donahue - a loss
Melissa Harris Perry - that really was her own fault, she talked herself into getting fired.
Al Sharpton - I think he's bed blocking at this stage, even on Sundays. I don't think he adds much any more.
Thomas Roberts - meh, nice but not incisive enough as his replacements Velshi or Ruhle.
Alex Witt - same as Roberts
Chris Jansing - would like to see the back of her, not helpful to Democrats.
Steve Kornacki - got promoted beyond his abilities, back to his better supporting role.
Jonathan Capehart - excellent (Democratic) support contributor, .
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Ball has become a disappointment. She's one of the ones behind trying to oust Nancy Pelosi.
brush
Aug 2017
#22
She left NBC because they bumped her for the now ratings-challenged Megan Kelly...
brush
Aug 2017
#15
Ed Schultz a loss? Are you kidding? He went back to being a convervative. You haven't heard that?
brush
Aug 2017
#18