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CTyankee

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15. Morning Joe is getting unbearable. I am going to email them and tell them
Sun Jun 24, 2012, 03:18 PM
Jun 2012

specifically why I choose Hayes and MHP over MJ:

I'm tired of the retread old farts. Mike Barnicle is a big bore, Carl Bernstein doesn't have an original thought in his sour head. The parade of rightwing lunatics in Congress can no longer be tolerated. Hayes and MHP have new, dynamic, whip smart people who actually know what they are talking about and have exciting ideas. The legislators they have on are smart and interesting.

I'm super tired of watching Mika being yelled out and interrupted by an a-hole who is a loudmouth jerk. Hayes is respectful of women and actually listens to them and MHP is a delightful host to her panelists, engaging them in bright, informative discussions.

I'm super sick of panel after panel without ONE woman present, talking about the burning issues of the day and then lapsing into little pissy boys who act like they need to be re-potty trained. Hayes has diverse panels and practically always has one or more women on them as does MHP. Racial diversity is always the norm, period.

My MJ watching has dropped dramatically. I switch over to Current but I do find that the format (host sitting behind a mike at a desk) to be a bit boring. I'm hoping that will pick up as time goes on...

I wish I had Chris and Melissa on every weekday morning (altho I sure wouldn't get much done around the house!)...



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He's a cut above the rest.... Rowdyboy Jun 2012 #1
he is great and i love his enthusiasm JI7 Jun 2012 #2
I am SO glad to read this! I was afraid that Hayes' braininess would CTyankee Jun 2012 #3
I actually like Melissa Harris Perry's show better. (nt) JaneQPublic Jun 2012 #4
Duh !!.. Wake up MSNBC..this is where your sweet spot is SoCalDem Jun 2012 #5
Morning Joe is getting unbearable. I am going to email them and tell them CTyankee Jun 2012 #15
If MSNBC utilized their talent, they could be number 1 SoCalDem Jun 2012 #17
Just read the kindle sample of his new book... polichick Jun 2012 #6
Started on it this weekend. Fawke Em Jun 2012 #11
Nice malaise Jun 2012 #7
Out of the age range....But I like him too DearAbby Jun 2012 #8
Maybe people are tired of the "reality" shows like "Lock-up" BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #9
so glad to see this...... gblady Jun 2012 #10
He was on our local public radio station.....outstanding. a kennedy Jun 2012 #12
I thoroughly enjoy his program every weekend. myrna minx Jun 2012 #13
Well, we've lost so many high-profile, strong, clarion voices that we need to develop new talent. calimary Jun 2012 #14
with you 1000%! CTyankee Jun 2012 #19
+++ He & Rachel bring desperately needed brains to TV commentary DirkGently Jun 2012 #16
His panel always is packed with information. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2012 #18
And he has that adorable baby girl! I wish I had that photo taken right CTyankee Jun 2012 #20
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