Why did MSNBC put Dylan Ratigan on following Morning Joe??

[kentuck]

In my opinion, it was to balance somewhat the "far-right" positions that Scarborough had taken in the last few months. He had adopted the Republican playbook of criticizing Obama on everything except the minor issues, which he would sometimes defend.

But, Dylan Ratigan will offer an opposing viewpoint on many of the important issues, in my opinion. Scarborough, with his kiss up to ABC and Stenophoulous (sp?) did not help his standing. His days at MSNBC may be numbered. Just a hunch...

[Thrill]

1. Its clearly going to have more of a left tilt to the show.

So thats good. But damn, I want Contessa Brewer back instead of this Dr. Nancy

[cliffordu]

2. I like contessa brewer - she has an oddly shaped head, but she seems capable.

[ellenfl]

3. ratigan was on the ed show friday. he's a lefty? fooled me. eom

[DURHAM D]

5. Yep - I listened to some of him this am.

Guess I missed his leftie view...

Couldn't stand the show - everyone was yelling. Turned it off.

[glowing]

4. I don't know, but the white background with tiny scrawll is driving me nutty.

I didn't realize the entire day would change to this weird format. Didn't they do testing on these shows to see if the public would like them. Dr. Nancy on a channel that touts it's "the place for politics" makes little sense. Just because we want universal healthcare, doesn't mean we need an arm chair Doctor.