While I'm a reformed Keyester who doesn't hang wide-eyed on the guy's every word as if it came down directly from heaven, he' actually no more annoying in his speech and mannerisms than Chris Matthews. I wish the show well. It looks like, in contrast to CNN, MSNBC knows how to take a hint from the market. Like Buchanan, Keyes is a media personality - not a politician. This is a good move.
I think you pointed out something that hasn't been noticed by a lot of people. CNN thinks all it has to do is _talk_ about hiring Rush Limbaugh. Well, Walter, think again. CNN will never get back to being No. 1 until it lets a conservative have a show all to himself/herself. Any nominations?
As far as Keyes goes, I think he's made a lot of good points over the years but the guy sounds like Kermit the Frog and often looks like Death warmed over with those bags under his eyes.