Alan Keyes Signs Deal with MSNBC ***PRESS RELEASE***

MSNBC | 1/7/02 | MSNBC

[Clinton's a liar]

FORMER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, U.N. AMBASSADOR ALAN KEYES TO JOIN MSNBC

“Alan Keyes Is Making Sense” to Air Weeknights at 10PM, ET Beginning January 21st

SECAUCUS, NJ- January 7, 2002- Former Presidential Candidate and Reagan-era U.S. Ambassador at the United Nations, Alan Keyes has joined MSNBC as host of a new one-hour commentary show, “Alan Keyes Is Making Sense,” weeknights at 10PM, ET. Erik Sorenson, president and general manager, MSNBC, made the announcement today.

“We're excited that Alan is bringing his highly-regarded grasp of global issues and his larger-than-life personality to MSNBC," said Sorenson. "This network has distinguished itself as the cable news channel for smart young viewers interested in knowing about their world. Alan's deep knowledge, incredible capacity to frame debate, and provocative views will be a great addition to an already-terrific primetime lineup.”

“Alan Keyes Is Making Sense” is a live one-hour talk show providing in-depth analysis and commentary on the issues of the day from politics, economics to the various cultural hot buttons. The program will originate from Washington, D.C.

Keyes received his Ph.D in Government Affairs in 1979 from Harvard University. He served during the Reagan Administration in the U.S. Foreign Service and on the staff of the National Security Council before being appointed Ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1983. He was the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs from 1985-87.

Alan Keyes is also a two-time Republican presidential candidate and two-time Republican Senate nominee from the state of Maryland. His greatest public exposure came most recently through his dynamic and much extolled performances in the 2000 Republican Presidential Debates.

For the past 10 years, Keyes has reached a nationwide audience each day through his nationally syndicated radio program, “The Alan Keyes Show: America’s Wake-Up Call.” He is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Masters of the Dream: The Strength and Betrayal of Black America and Our Character, Our Future: Reclaiming America’s Moral Destiny, with a third to be released soon. Keyes and his wife of 19 years, Jocelyn, reside in Maryland with their three children: Francis, Maya and Andrew.

Keyes joins MSNBC’s weeknight line-up, which also includes:

 “The Abrams Report” at 6PM, ET: The latest headlines and investigation on the American strike against terrorism.
 “Hardball with Chris Matthews” at 7PM, ET: A provocative look at the politicians and newsmakers from the business, entertainment and media arenas that have helped shape the country’s political and social landscape.
 Emmy Award-winning “The News with Brian Williams” at 8PM, ET: The only comprehensive live hour-long nightly newscast in primetime. Using the worldwide resources of NBC News, Williams provides viewers with in-depth coverage of the day’s top news stories; interviews with the world’s newsmakers; and a first-hand look at tomorrow’s headlines from around the world.
 “A Region in Conflict with Ashleigh Banfield” at 9PM, ET: Host Ashleigh Banfield takes viewers inside various regions in conflict for a close-up look at the people and their struggle for survival, the politics, and the struggle for power.
“America at War with Lester Holt” at 11PM, ET: The only live news-hour which recaps the days headlines and the most recent developments in the war on terrorism.

[Clinton's a liar]

I'm doing fine, Peter, thanks for asking! How're you?

Major hugs!

[oldvike]

Think what you want to. Keyes can be a great voice for conservatives, but unfortunately he has some kind of personal vendeta against Bush. I wish him well and hope he uses this opportunity to further the conservative cause. I'm not going to hold my breathe though.

[Clinton's a liar]

"Who knew that I'd ever even want MSNBC? :^)"

LOL Will wonders never cease?

Hugs.

[Clinton's a liar]

"Score one for PMSNBC.....I hope he doesnt sell out"

Dr. Keyes has complete control over content of the LIVE show. Conservatives won't be disappointed!

[Clinton's a liar]

"....now for my big decision!!"

LOL Take the plunge and tell 'em why you're doing it! LOL

[Clinton's a liar]

Thanks, MM! Hugs.

[Clinton's a liar]

Thanks, my friend! Looking forward to seeing you very soon!

[Clinton's a liar]

MSNBC has been fabulous. We've all got very high hopes! Spread the word!

[EternalVigilance]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/602961/posts?page=43#43

In memory of Thomas Navarro...

[Clinton's a liar]

Thank you, mafree! Good to see you, my friend!

[Clinton's a liar]

"But keep this in mind - coalitions are built based on the existing spectrum of thought. If there is no Keyes out there, the whole spectrum is shifted left."

Very well put. Thanks, artios!

[CounterCounterCulture]

Keyes is almost the only person with a public profile to support, in public, FR.

Not only that, looking at the front page and mission statement of FreeRepublic, Alan Keyes epitomizes everything FR is about, amongst other things, one of few public figures to call for the elimination of the income tax and he has communicated directly to us Freepers. KEYES IS FREEREPUBLIC.

[Fred Mertz]

Thanks for the good news, Cal. Hugs. I look forward to tuning in to the show.

Best of luck to Alan Keyes with his new show!

[Clinton's a liar]

Thanks, Julie, for you efforts! Hugs.

[flanew]

great

[GPoulos]

Wow! Great news Cal.

I think in a few weeks a lot more people on FR will be finding they agree with Dr. Keyes than do right now.

They'll watch so they can bash him but in the process they just might learn a thing or two!

[Clinton's a liar]

"We are being heard!"

Yes, we (conservatives) are!

[anymouse]

Is Keyes still in the Republican Party? Hard to tell by his rhetoric lately.

Used to have respect for Keyes, until he used the NFRA Convention to attempt to tear down President Bush on an issue that no one even remembers today, let alone considers worthy of the lambasting of Bush's policy that Keyes blathered on about.

On that day Keyes showed his true colors - Keyes first, everyone else second.

MSNBC is practically unwatchable, now even more so.

[Matchett-PI]

Dittos, Big Time!!

[WVNan]

Hi CAL, this is great news. I've been watching MSNBC more lately because their coverage of the war is good. I think they have gotten the message. I'll be watching Dr. Keyes. In case you don't know who this is, read your freepmail. (((((hugs)))))