I'm not here to defend Maddow, but since this thread is being monitored by people from DU who think we are as dumb as they are, I have to question if Maddow has lower ratings at 9:00ET than Matthews has at 5ET. Doesn't sound logical. I also wouldn't get especially caught up in the whole ratings thing anyway, because liberals have two cable news channels to choose from, while conservatives have only one. As much as it pains me to say so, 9:00 on Fox has been far less entertaining ever since Colmes left for that top-secret new show that will never happen.
You are probably right about the ratings. But Rachel Maddow started out beating Olbermann’s numbers.
I think Matthews is getting killed by being up against Glenn Beck. His show has really taken off through the roof and is really interesting.His ratings are through the roof ( for cable, that is).
Did you catch Glenn Beck on Red Eye last night? He is perfect for that show.He fits right in and it shows off his zany side.
Chris Matthews is not the worst of the lot. If he would get over his man crush on Obama, he is one of the most knowledgeable political people around. Whereas the others on MSNBS just rant, he actually has years of actual experience as Chief of Staff to former Dem leader Tip O’Neill, and a long career as a print jounrnalist.
On your other point, I don’t miss that liberal weasel Alan Colmes at all. Sean Hannity’s new show needs work, some of the segments, like “liberal speak”, are dreary, but he has great potential. And the absence of Colmes allows him to have on guests from the other side who are far more interesting and entertaining.
I do agree that Colmes’ new show will be dreadful, and no one will watch. The Libs hate Fox and won’t watch it; everyone else finds Alan less than thrilling.