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MSNBC Exec: "Keith Runs MSNBC"

TVNewser   |  Steve Krakauer   |   January 11, 2008 07:58 AM


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If MSNBC anchor Keith Olbermann were to write a book about Office Politics 101, he'd call it "Do As I Write, Not As I Did for 20 Years." Olbermann discusses office politics and other issues in the February issue of Men's Journal magazine, out yesterday.

In the interview with Paul Tullis, one focus is Olbermann's habit of, "trashing people publicly, even his employers."

But he seems to be doing well for himself in the office now. Tullis cites a senior executive at MSNBC, who says, "Keith runs MSNBC. It's been an amazing turnaround, because two years ago they were going to cancel him. Because of his success, he's in charge. Chris Matthews is infuriated by it."

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- Grulg See Profile I'm a Fan of Grulg permalink

Matthews seems to really hate Hillary and Bill, Olbermann was helped out alot by Katrina etc. and let's face it-pundits if they were held to the same standards of performance that they use on politicians or celebs or athletes--would never hold a job for more than 6 months at a shot. You know I'm right.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:10 PM on 01/14/2008
- independentrepublicrat See Profile I'm a Fan of independentrepublicrat permalink

Today's Worse, WORSER, Worst person in the world is Hillary.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:08 PM on 01/13/2008
- THISTLE See Profile I'm a Fan of THISTLE permalink

Keith is brilliant, and I don't know how he
can bear to sit next to Matthews on Primary
Night. If Keith is running MSNBC, he needs
to kick that slobbering moron Matthews to the
curb.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:28 PM on 01/13/2008
- EyeWantOneNation See Profile I'm a Fan of EyeWantOneNation permalink

WITHOUT APOLOGY, I WILL BE POSTING THIS ON THREADS THROUGHOUT HUFFINGTON POST FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS:

TOPIC: AFTER RECEIVING A LETTER FROM NBC ON DECEMBER 28, 2007, THAT DENNIS KUCINICH HAD MET ALL THEIR CRITERIA FOR APPEARING IN THEIR DEBATE ON JANUARY 15, 2008, NBC HAS NOW DECIDED TO "RE-DO" THEIR CRITERIA, AND EXCLUDE DENNIS KUCINICH FROM THE DEBATE.

I received an email from The PEN (People's Email Network) today...Please join in protecting our rights:

"How Dare NBC Presume To Determine Which Candidates Are Worth Hearing
From?

We are sick and tired up to here of having the corporate media with
their fist on the scales during our election process. It is a self
fulfilling fix to feature certain candidates over others in their
coverage, and then crowd out those cheated of effective visibility in
the first place.

All candidates who meet the criteria must be allowed to participate
and be given fair and equal time. If candidates want to drop out,
that is their personal decision, as quite a number already have. But
it is outrageous, undemocratic and unpatriotic for NBC to play judge,
jury and executioner at this still early juncture. We have ready seen
multiple huge shifts in expected candidate rankings in just the first
caucus and first actual primary election. They can project a winner
in a particular race AFTER all the votes have been cast, not before.

If the voice who you believe best represents you on the issues is
being excluded from the debates, we need to tell NBC to back off, and
stop meddling with our democracy. You can call their programming department on the
phone at 212-664-4444.

Please also let your voice be heard on the action pages listed below:

NBC Debates Action Page: http://www.usalone.com/nbc_debates.php
(anyone can use this link)

Facebook Version:
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link, you must be a member of Facebook and logged in) "

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:57 PM on 01/13/2008
- TyroneTanic See Profile I'm a Fan of TyroneTanic permalink

If the past is any indication, KO will self-destruct sooner or later.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:30 AM on 01/13/2008
- sheraz See Profile I'm a Fan of sheraz permalink

On thechrismatthewsshow.com on the About Chris page it says "He has twice received the Washington Post's "Crystal Ball" award for his successful predictions of U.S. elections."

Maybe he's trying to win it a third time by influencing the election!

He also has a segment on his weekly show called "Tell me something I don't know".

What would you like to tell him that he doesn't know?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:40 PM on 01/12/2008
- johnnyjust See Profile I'm a Fan of johnnyjust permalink

Poor Keith.
Trying so hard to be the next Edward R. Murrow he forgot to be relevant.
Edward R. Burro, more like it. Ass.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:04 PM on 01/12/2008
- larry278 See Profile I'm a Fan of larry278 permalink

Right wingnut trolls & their paymasters note: While Keith talks trash his trash format & conduct isn't like the trash talk on Faux Noise & other Murdoch inspired rightwingnut, reactionary media. Keith promotes radical progressive views in a fresh way. Keith isn't doing the far left, radical thing. If a new revision of the TROLL'S LIST OF LOADED QUESTIONS, PEJORATIVE TERMS PLUS A NEW, LARGER LEXICON OF CODE WORDS TO INCITE HATRED IS ISSUED, do the job right. The hoary words of the reactionary right's apologists & assorted media whores aren't selling anymore. You draw yawns from the public, not desire, anger or even contempt. Your opposition has the public's attention, admiration & votes. You've lost both the battles & cultural wars.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:27 PM on 01/12/2008
- godlessclif See Profile I'm a Fan of godlessclif permalink

"I got in this business, because I thought Jews controlled it."...Jon Stewart..
MSNBC is controlled by the greedy bastards at General Electric. They are not Jews, they worship Mammon, god of gold...

"I think there's a sense of arrogance and entitlement here, a complacency in the United States."...Jeffrey Immelt ...GE CEO..

"Any time we invested in the people in India, we made a tremendous amount of money."...Jeffrey Immelt ...GE CEO

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:59 PM on 01/12/2008
- rainey See Profile I'm a Fan of rainey permalink

Mabbee he can get Tweety's head to explode on camera.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:32 PM on 01/12/2008
- Sketchartist See Profile I'm a Fan of Sketchartist permalink

Officially, Dan Abrams actually runs MSNBC, but if Keith Olbermann did, I would be thrilled.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:46 AM on 01/12/2008
- Witchitalineman See Profile I'm a Fan of Witchitalineman permalink

It's made to sound as though Olbermann were a gossip. He's not. He calls a spade a spade. If it means it includes his employers so be it. I like his openness and being candid. If Keith does run MSNBC then he needs to get rid of Chris Matthews and Tucker Carlson!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:30 AM on 01/12/2008
- Smartey See Profile I'm a Fan of Smartey permalink

I heard on the radio that Keith's ex-girlfriend says he is quite the creep - a real sexist jerk.

FYI - she also says his package looks like a thumbtack. Ladies, beware.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:02 AM on 01/12/2008
- SmolderingRuin See Profile I'm a Fan of SmolderingRuin permalink

If Olbermann runs MSNBC, why doesn't he get rid of the sexist sicko dumbass Matthews? Take a good look at the outrageous misogynistic crap he spews in this fine article by Jamison Foser of Media Matters. There is also a contact address for MSNBC. Let's get rid of this asshat.

http://mediamatters.org/

http://mediamatters.org/items/200801110002?f=h_top

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:17 AM on 01/12/2008
- dax49 See Profile I'm a Fan of dax49 permalink

keith olberman is about the only honest newsman on t.v., along with anderson cooper. msnbc should unload pat buchanan, tucker carlson(a real loser), chris matthews, and joe scarborough( if they can pry his lips off huckabee's flabby ass)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:51 AM on 01/12/2008
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