Posted on 09/10/2025 7:27:32 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Political strategist Matthew Dowd faced a grilling on social media after he speculated on MSNBC about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at an Utah college on Wednesday.
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“But following up with what was just said, he’s been one of the most divisive, especially divisive younger figures, in this, who is constantly sort of pushing this sort of hate speech, or sort of aimed at certain groups,” Dowd said. “And I always go back to hateful thoughts, lead to hateful words, which then lead to hateful actions, and I think that’s the environment that we’re in,” he added.
Dowd continued: “People just... you can’t stop with these sort of awful thoughts you have, and then saying these awful words, and then not expect awful actions to take place. And that’s the unfortunate environment we are in.”
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I’d love to see a list of all the mean things the MSM lefties have said about Donald Trump over the years.
Sick sick man and an even sicker media platform
I just watched that - what a demented POS.
Unfortunately he speaks for many, nay most of his comrades.
They, these American SHITPILES, need to be dealt with, harshly. Them and their sick, devolved ideology needs to be stomped upon.
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BREAKING: MSNBC has fired political analyst Matthew Dowd for his comments after the shooting of Charlie Kirk
Not enough. They need to have their license yanked.
Since they are on cable, I don’t think they need a license.
BTTT
To these people, the Bible is hate speech and Jesus is a hater. They can’t face the reality that they are dead in their sin.
If he was a ‘guest’ how did msnbc ‘fire’ him?
Matthew Dowd wants us NOT to talk.
Q.E.D.; Matthew Dowd supports violence.
Just pointing out the obvious.
below are the top advertisers on MSNOW/MSNBC and every one of them needs to immediately pull their ads from this vile, despicable outlet of unrelenting violence and hate, and ALL conservatives must boycott these companies if they don’t cancel their MSNOW/MSNBC advertising:
Top Advertisers by Estimated Ad Spend (2024–2025 Data)
The table below highlights the biggest spenders, drawn from industry reports and ad tracking. Spend figures are approximate and represent national TV/digital ad investments on the network (in millions of USD). Note: These are recurring advertisers; smaller or one-off buys (e.g., during special coverage) are not included.
Rank Brand/Company Category Est. Annual Ad Spend on MSNOW/MSNBC Notes
1 Otezla (Celgene/Bristol-Myers Squibb) Pharmaceuticals (Psoriasis Treatment) $50–$70M Top spender across cable news; heavy rotation during primetime.
2 SmileDirectClub Dental/Wellness $20–$25M Focuses on direct-to-consumer aligners; prominent in 2018–2025 data.
3 Sleep Number Mattresses/Wellness $15–$20M Bedding ads targeting older demographics; consistent across evenings.
4 Nutrisystem Weight Loss/Health $10–$15M Meal delivery service; overlaps with Fox News but strong on MSNOW.
5 GEICO Insurance $10–$15M Auto insurance spots; broad cable news presence.
6 Liberty Mutual Insurance $8–$12M Home/auto ads; frequently seen in streaming and linear feeds.
7 Jeep (Stellantis) Automotive $5–$10M Vehicle promotions; increased during holiday seasons.
8 Ancestry.com Genealogy/DNA Testing $5–$8M Family history ads; ties into news storytelling segments.
9 Freshpet Pet Food $4–$7M Refrigerated dog/cat food; targets suburban viewers.
10 Progressive Insurance $4–$6M Competes with GEICO/Liberty Mutual; humor-based spots.
Key Insights
Pharma Dominance: Over 40% of ad time on MSNOW/MSNBC comes from pharmaceutical companies (e.g., Otezla, alongside others like Humira or Eliquis in past quarters), focusing on treatments for chronic conditions appealing to the network’s 55+ viewer base.
Wellness and Insurance Trends: Brands like Nutrisystem, Sleep Number, and insurers (GEICO, Liberty Mutual, Progressive) account for ~30% of spend, capitalizing on the audience’s interest in health and financial security.
Recent Shifts: Post-rebrand announcements in August 2025, some viewers reported changes in ad rotation (e.g., more wellness shots and fewer big pharma spots on streaming platforms like Hulu). This may reflect sponsor adjustments amid the Versant transition, but no major pullouts have been confirmed.
Total Ad Revenue Context: MSNOW/MSNBC’s overall ad revenue was ~$500M in 2024, down slightly from peaks during election years. Advertisers value the network’s engaged, left-leaning audience for targeted buys.
How to Influence or Track: If you’re interested in boycotting or contacting these brands, many (e.g., GEICO, Progressive) have public feedback forms. For real-time tracking, tools like iSpot.tv monitor live ad airings.
This list is based on aggregated data from ad analytics firms like Alphonso and iSpot, focusing on Q4 2024–Q2 2025. Smaller advertisers (e.g., local spots or digital-only) may not appear but contribute to the network’s ecosystem. If you meant a different “MSNOW” (e.g., the synthetic snow product), no advertising sponsors were identified for that brand.
I don’t know. I think some off these guests have a contract for a certain number of appearances.
Well, there is that.
Okay ... then how do they get yanked?
NBC sued to oblivion?
he was fired tonight
Send that list to Laura Loomer ... she’ll broadcast it far and wide.
“If he was a ‘guest’ how did msnbc ‘fire’ him?”:
A reoccurring guest that was paid. He is no longer going to be on air or paid. I’d consider that “fired”
What does his wife think, since several members of her family were assassinated?
You could say that, like that weird kid that picked his nose and ate what he found, MSNBC has to pay to have "friends"
Who is Mathew Dowd married to?
Freakin’ loser all around.
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