Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas warned on Tuesday night that if Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) plays a role in killing health care reform, a Democratic primary challenger would almost certainly await him in the next election.
In an appearance on MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Moulitsas conveyed pointed frustration with the Ohio Democrat's pledge to oppose reform on grounds that it doesn't go far enough. He said Kucinich was practicing a "very Ralph Nader-esque approach" to politics.
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March 10, 2010
Jon Meacham In Talks For PBS Show
Newsweek editor Jon Meacham is in advanced talks to host a weekly show on PBS, Elizabeth Jensen reports for the New York Times.
Meacham and former NPR/MSNBC/MTV host Alison Stewart are expected to host "Need to Know," which Jensen describes as "a new PBS Friday night public affairs series."
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Meacham and former NPR/MSNBC/MTV host Alison Stewart are expected to host "Need to Know," which Jensen describes as "a new PBS Friday night public affairs series."
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March 9, 2010
Ken Starr: Liz Cheney Wrong For Attacking Department Of Justice Attorneys (VIDEO)
Liz Cheney has been under fire from both left and right after she tried to paint Department of Justice attorneys as terrorist sympathizers for working on the defense of Guantanamo detainees. One of the sternest rebukes comes from a law school dean, former judge, and well-known former special prosecutor.
Ken Starr appeared on MSNBC's Countdown on Monday night, speaking with guest host Lawrence O'Donnell. Starr isn't exactly a popular figure on the program, often criticized by and never making an appearance with regular host Keith Olbermann. But on this issue, Olbermann was happy for Starr to appear and refute Cheney. He relayed a message through O'Donnell, "that's how seriously we both take this, that even we agree on it."
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Ken Starr appeared on MSNBC's Countdown on Monday night, speaking with guest host Lawrence O'Donnell. Starr isn't exactly a popular figure on the program, often criticized by and never making an appearance with regular host Keith Olbermann. But on this issue, Olbermann was happy for Starr to appear and refute Cheney. He relayed a message through O'Donnell, "that's how seriously we both take this, that even we agree on it."
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March 6, 2010
I’m Just Bored
Geez, so I decide to quit my MSNBC contract and get all this abuse. Like I said in my original post, I really don't see why anyone should care. I'm just bored by cable news, no matter whether I'm watching it or on it. Things were not working out for me at MSNBC, so what? They do their thing, and I do mine. Considering that my contract doesn't expire for another three months, I'll just stay off anybody's air until then. Pardon me for growing tired of being a cable cowboy.
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March 5, 2010
Kevin Laue: One-Handed College Basketball Phenomenon (VIDEO)
David Shuster profiled the one-handed college basketball phenom Kevin Laue this afternoon on MSNBC. Laue was born with only one hand, but that didn't stop his parents from encouraging him to play every sport he wanted to. His size made him a natural fit for basketball, and his skills became such that he won a scholarship to Division 1 Manhattan College.
His dream is to play in the NCAA tournament. He gave Shuster a taste of what it's like to face him when they played a quick game of one-on-one.
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His dream is to play in the NCAA tournament. He gave Shuster a taste of what it's like to face him when they played a quick game of one-on-one.
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March 3, 2010
Rangel To Give Up Chairmanship On Ways And Means Committee, Chuck Todd Reports
Representative Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) will voluntarily give up his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee, according to a Tweet by MSNBC's Chuck Todd. The move could come as early as Tuesday night.
Todd also reports (via Twitter) that Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.) will temporarily takeover the committee.
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Todd also reports (via Twitter) that Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.) will temporarily takeover the committee.
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March 2, 2010
Dylan Ratigan Goes Off On Tea Party Guest, Kicks Him Off Show: ‘You’re Offensive’ (VIDEO)
On Tuesday afternoon, MSNBC host Dylan Ratigan got so upset with one of his guests, "Tea Party" leader Mark Williams, that he cut off his mic mid-interview, dispatching him off the air prematurely. Williams was on MSNBC talking about his upcoming Tea Party Express nationwide bus tour culminating in Washington, DC on tax day, and the conversation heated up almost as soon as the segment began.
Ratigan began the segment by asking Williams how he draws the line between the "admirable and understandable" principles advocated by many in the Tea Party, and the radical and racist views of some "hiding" under the Tea Party umbrella.
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Ratigan began the segment by asking Williams how he draws the line between the "admirable and understandable" principles advocated by many in the Tea Party, and the radical and racist views of some "hiding" under the Tea Party umbrella.
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March 1, 2010
An all-too-common tragedy and a small triumph.
Two prominent newsmen bared their souls - and their stories of a loved one near death from a devastating illness. British broadcaster Ray Gosling divulged a hospital visit years ago. Responding to the intolerable pain of his lover, near death, Gosling said he "picked up the pillow and smothered him until he was dead." Wednesday, MSNBC's Keith Olbermann shared the story of the crisis that led his father to ask Keith for any relief, even death. Olbermann had the presence of mind to approach a physician, and request the sedative that relieved his father's pain and panic.
I have no desire to contrast the acts of these two men. Their stories touch us deeply, but we stand in no position to second-guess their actions in a desperate situation. But we have much to learn from their stories because there is every chance that each one of us will find ourselves in a similar room, pleading for relief, or standing by the bedside searching for the best response.
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I have no desire to contrast the acts of these two men. Their stories touch us deeply, but we stand in no position to second-guess their actions in a desperate situation. But we have much to learn from their stories because there is every chance that each one of us will find ourselves in a similar room, pleading for relief, or standing by the bedside searching for the best response.
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An all-too-common tragedy and a small triumph.
Two prominent newsmen bared their souls - and their stories of a loved one near death from a devastating illness. British broadcaster Ray Gosling divulged a hospital visit years ago. Responding to the intolerable pain of his lover, near death, Gosling said he "picked up the pillow and smothered him until he was dead." Wednesday, MSNBC's Keith Olbermann shared the story of the crisis that led his father to ask Keith for any relief, even death. Olbermann had the presence of mind to approach a physician, and request the sedative that relieved his father's pain and panic.
I have no desire to contrast the acts of these two men. Their stories touch us deeply, but we stand in no position to second-guess their actions in a desperate situation. But we have much to learn from their stories because there is every chance that each one of us will find ourselves in a similar room, pleading for relief, or standing by the bedside searching for the best response.
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I have no desire to contrast the acts of these two men. Their stories touch us deeply, but we stand in no position to second-guess their actions in a desperate situation. But we have much to learn from their stories because there is every chance that each one of us will find ourselves in a similar room, pleading for relief, or standing by the bedside searching for the best response.
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