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(12,375 posts) Thu Dec 4, 2014, 07:55 AM Dec 2014

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MSNBC Viewers Rebel With Their Remotes And Send Morning Joe Ratings Plummeting [View all]

Morning Joe’s ratings are in freefall for the same reason the rest of the network is struggling. MSNBC is not listening to what their viewers want. Any conversation with MSNBC viewers will in the majority of cases eventually include an expression of distaste for Scarborough.

MSNBC viewers don’t want to spend their mornings with a talking point filled Republican cheerleader. The ratings data suggests that MSNBC viewers are voting with their remotes, and rejecting Morning Joe. Scarborough has never been a good fit for the supposed lean forward network, but it appears that viewers have finally had enough.

A network that has refused to listen to what their viewers are trying to them is now paying the price for thinking that they know best. Viewers are fleeing Morning Joe and demanding a program that fits their values.

They say actions speak louder than words. If that’s the case, viewers are sending a deafening message to MSNBC about Morning Joe.

http://www.politicususa.com/2014/12/03/msnbc-viewers-rebel-remotes-send-morning-joe-ratings-plummeting.html

I gave up watching that show, years ago. I absolutely cannot stomach Joe Scarborough.

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MSNBC Viewers Rebel With Their Remotes And Send Morning Joe Ratings Plummeting [View all] MerryBlooms Dec 2014 OP

Watch Bill Press vt_native Dec 2014 #1

I stream Free Speech or WCPT in the mornings. MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #3

Me too rurallib Dec 2014 #49

We're really fortunate to still have our local WCPT here in the Chicago area. MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #54

yes they are rurallib Dec 2014 #88

I listen to that on my phone in the mornings using Tune-In. cui bono Dec 2014 #111

IIRC, Clear Channel dumped all their progressive radio for rw or sports- MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #112

Yep. They left it alone for a while, but then I guess they couldn't control themselves. cui bono Dec 2014 #114

Absolutely SUCKS. calimary Dec 2014 #131

Get XM/Sirius. You can still listen to Stephanie and others. nt 7962 Dec 2014 #133

what channels? lastlib Dec 2014 #139

They have a left channel and a right channel. 7962 Dec 2014 #150

+1 valerief Dec 2014 #122

Your missing the big picture in that people don't watch TV anymore. Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #2

And DVR JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #10

DVR is counted in ratings, depending how soon you watch themaguffin Dec 2014 #74

Or steam it through Roku or something like that. padfun Dec 2014 #103

Yep, IMO this is the bottom line. People would rather see what they want than sitting to be force RKP5637 Dec 2014 #15

You'd think trying to seem intelligent and well-informed would keep Mika too busy to preen. merrily Dec 2014 #151

Depends. It's more like the radio now. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #16

Yep, we do the same, using the tv as background, and then occasionally watching something. ... but RKP5637 Dec 2014 #29

Agreed Sherman A1 Dec 2014 #18

Pretty much where I am at also. Bohunk68 Dec 2014 #57

That's the main peeve I have with MSNBC. Elmer S. E. Dump Dec 2014 #80

That is my gripe as well. There must be more going on in the world. jwirr Dec 2014 #99

Do you think they read and care about emails sent? wheniwasincongress Dec 2014 #90

Maybe Yes, Maybe No Sherman A1 Dec 2014 #97

Exactly... sendero Dec 2014 #33

as a boomer heaven05 Dec 2014 #45

I suspect I am not the only boomer who dumped the tv. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2014 #37

Pretty sure we're already there with reliance on search engines. Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #86

they already are. Have you noticed that wherever you look you see people staring at their phones? CTyankee Dec 2014 #94

I have seen via the internet videos and chat and etc about phone staring dixiegrrrrl Dec 2014 #101

You must admit it is annoying tho at the dinner table? CTyankee Dec 2014 #105

Long time since I had kids around the dinner table dixiegrrrrl Dec 2014 #107

It's better this way, really. My granddaughters have developed more conversational skills... CTyankee Dec 2014 #120

Which explains why Fox Noise leads the field nxylas Dec 2014 #41

Yep, and scared of black people...nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #87

Personal opinion ... Lenomsky Dec 2014 #143

I know what you mean regarding randomness Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #144

LOL... Mike Nelson Dec 2014 #4

R #5!!!! Omaha Steve Dec 2014 #5

I prefer Washington Journal on C-SPAN in the morning. B Calm Dec 2014 #6

I listen to that sometimes. It can be extremely interesting! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2014 #30

Greta is very intelligent.. kentuck Dec 2014 #72

Greta Talks too much.. butterfly77 Dec 2014 #82

Yes. 840high Dec 2014 #125

It isn't just his political positions Cosmocat Dec 2014 #7

The Young Turks is an internet show that might fit your bill vt_native Dec 2014 #8

or try Sam Seder vt_native Dec 2014 #11

Yes, he is such a bully and a shameless self-promoter. n/t MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #24

I watch Bill Press Joey Liberal Dec 2014 #9

Remind me again, who is this dickhead Scarborough? Neva heard of him. lol InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2014 #130

MSNBC please fire Joe Omaha Steve Dec 2014 #12

Joe blew his last wad years ago -- he's a weapons-less cowboy in search of a hat tomm2thumbs Dec 2014 #13

How sad that you had to explain a common historical term... MADem Dec 2014 #20

it was common to place some cloth (called wadding) between the powder and the ball... Kalidurga Dec 2014 #32

I never watched.. Glad to see others are catching Cha Dec 2014 #14

He is an asshole with anger-management issues. Best avoided. riqster Dec 2014 #17

He's a Bill O'Reilly wannabe. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #21

YUP ... leading his own version of "Fox and Friends Lite" JoePhilly Dec 2014 #23

As far as I am concerned.. butterfly77 Dec 2014 #83

Plummet the shit out of those ratings! Leave Mika sitting there with her mouth hanging open. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #19

I actually turned on Joe Scum this morning malaise Dec 2014 #22

I never tried to stomach good ole white boy Joe Scarborough! tartan2 Dec 2014 #25

I don't have cable TV and I STILL LOATHE Scarborough 66 dmhlt Dec 2014 #26

And MSNBC has promos on that are.... Saturday Dec 2014 #27

Hell, I beat CNN's ratings with my posts on DU. 7962 Dec 2014 #134

Never really watched Joe bigwillq Dec 2014 #28

Watched two minutes the other morning, all I could take... Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #31

A little local news is plenty for me MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #47

I tend to watch more local news this time of year to catch the weather. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #50

Saw him while flipping through the channels once paused for about 30 seconds... Kalidurga Dec 2014 #34

we customize our little worlds olddots Dec 2014 #35

Steve Kornacki greymattermom Dec 2014 #36

Thought Kornacki was OK until I heard him spewing right wing talking points about the Ohio elections greatlaurel Dec 2014 #67

Correct.. butterfly77 Dec 2014 #85

Perfect LovingA2andMI Dec 2014 #123

I have to laugh watoos Dec 2014 #38

Thank you - I've been saying this for a while underpants Dec 2014 #46

I agree deutsey Dec 2014 #70

Lean forward? ayak9 Dec 2014 #75

FYI. Starbucks sponsorship came much later when they realized a great tie up on point Dec 2014 #79

Ah underpants Dec 2014 #93

I would guess that Alex Wagner will take over in the mornings eventually if the ratings erosion hold big_dog Dec 2014 #118

Geist has the Today Show gig underpants Dec 2014 #128

I just leave the tv off madokie Dec 2014 #39

You can't plummet from the curb. His ratings have always been and are tiny as can be. Bluenorthwest Dec 2014 #40

Maybe if they put a laugh track in the mix and have Mikka develop a catch phrase...... marble falls Dec 2014 #42

I love it! wheniwasincongress Dec 2014 #92

"Not again, morning Joe!" Copyright it, we'll get rich! marble falls Dec 2014 #100

That's big Joe, rich and laughing all the way to the bank. For 3 hrs. daily he's paid millions- appalachiablue Dec 2014 #129

Why Even Bother? Lrobby99 Dec 2014 #43

Finally/FIRE HIM/ RESIGN/QUIT turbinetree Dec 2014 #44

You forgot the "nappy-headed hoes" faux pas. Elmer S. E. Dump Dec 2014 #110

Here you Go. Listen Live MSNBC and CNN Link bonniebgood Dec 2014 #48

Thanks, but I'm keeping my cable for now MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #53

Never liked his talking points even if he TRoN33 Dec 2014 #51

I don't watch TV, and don't understand why any Dem would watch RW propaganda. nt Zorra Dec 2014 #52

Horrible back to back shows HockeyMom Dec 2014 #55

What you don't like? vlyons Dec 2014 #56

Al Jazeera is blowing American media out of the water randr Dec 2014 #58

Al Jazeera is absolutely awesome renate Dec 2014 #81

Starbucks' taste is tainted by their association with Joe Scarborough and Morning Joe, no? tomm2thumbs Dec 2014 #59

I think so, and probably the real reason they are no longer associated with the show. MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #60

that nasty aftertaste is going to be long and lingering tomm2thumbs Dec 2014 #63

Is it over yet this am so that I can look at something? Anything, other than a pile? lonestarnot Dec 2014 #61

I love it when... C_U_L8R Dec 2014 #62

I don't watch any of the crap on tV...gave up a long time ago... Historic NY Dec 2014 #64

MSNBC needs to show more "Lockup"! deutsey Dec 2014 #65

Well, considering that "Lockup" is where Joey Scabs should be after murdering his intern, they Erose999 Dec 2014 #89

They need to dump Joe and put John Fugelsang on. . . Triana Dec 2014 #66

I think Fugelsang would do great with his own show. MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #95

Count me among those who don't bother w/TV. JNelson6563 Dec 2014 #68

+1 ffr Dec 2014 #102

Scarborough is a conservanazi shill. TxVietVet Dec 2014 #69

Well, General Electric fredamae Dec 2014 #71

I watch AlJazeera instead of Joe SoCalDem Dec 2014 #73

Maybe people can't take all the Viagra commercials. n/t Calista241 Dec 2014 #76

This don't jive with their promo, they say Morning Joe has doc03 Dec 2014 #77

You are missing the point. Blue Idaho Dec 2014 #78

Why, oh why, can't I rec a post? I'd rec yours in a hearbeat nt Pakhet Dec 2014 #115

Gosh - Thanks! nt. Blue Idaho Dec 2014 #136

I don't watch Joe but I hope someone posts that he is fired. Paper Roses Dec 2014 #84

Stunningly superficial? DeSwiss Dec 2014 #91

lol that was great...nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #109

The worst part for me is BellaKos Dec 2014 #96

exactly MFM008 Dec 2014 #152

LOL!!! So much for their latest promo!!! Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #98

When Ted Kennedy was alive and mentioned we would hear some dumbdhit rightwinger ask about NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #104

We only watch when Joe is not on. TNNurse Dec 2014 #106

ABout time. NYtoBush-Drop Dead Dec 2014 #108

The American people are mstinamotorcity2 Dec 2014 #113

!! Jack Rabbit Dec 2014 #116

Turned it off after the 2012 election when Joe Ilsa Dec 2014 #117

They can't dump him soon enough Jake2413 Dec 2014 #119

Imus was more watchable than joe blow hard! yortsed snacilbuper Dec 2014 #121

I ask the question as to why we needed Morning Joe? BrainMann1 Dec 2014 #124

The sad fact is DonCoquixote Dec 2014 #126

It's the 50's style "Marriage" between Joe and his tv "wife" lexington filly Dec 2014 #127

And all his remaining viewers are from DU. vi5 Dec 2014 #132

I posted this on another thread - what I'd change if MSNBC were mine: calimary Dec 2014 #135

It's good News Thursday. Not for Joe but for me. nt TeamPooka Dec 2014 #137

Lori Klausutis OldRedneck Dec 2014 #138

Good ReRe Dec 2014 #140

We used to have a progressive radio station in Seattle HeiressofBickworth Dec 2014 #141

I'm not surprised. deafskeptic Dec 2014 #142

I tune in in order to turn the channel... I loathe Joe. whttevrr Dec 2014 #145

He's far more conservative than Don Imus. DemocraticWing Dec 2014 #146

I've given up on all of MSNBC. obxhead Dec 2014 #147

How awesome would it be if Joe got canned!!! santroy79 Dec 2014 #148

Honestly why would anyone with internet access watch these types of shows anyway RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #149

Boring Joe Miigwech Dec 2014 #153