Rachel Maddow gets her own show.
It's worth pointing out that unlike Olbermann, who in an earlier time would probably be less partisan and more "anti-BS", and who may to turn to that mode again when life calms down, Maddow is a forthrightly liberal commentator. If you're a Nielsen household, do your duty and watch her show!
What thrills me besides the fact that she's a bona fide liberal is that she raises the collective IQ of the commentariat by a huge amount. She increases the seriousness of the debate.
Posted by: PercyPercy | August 19, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Uh, did you somehow anticipate that I'd be bringing some JohnnyDrama to this blog?
Unfortunately I can't close the tag because I'm going to bed.
Oh, yes, and congratulations to Rachel who is liberal and very smart as Percy says.
Posted by: Neil the Ethical Werewolf | August 19, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Rachel is a FANTASTIC journalist, and the fact that KO gave her his guest-anchor spot speaks to his respect for her intelligence and wit, I think. She's a Rhodes scholar, yes, but she's also possessed of such wit and cleverness...
Oh, hell, let me just say that I am thrilled to bits. What great news.
HOORAY for Rachel!
Posted by: litbrit | August 19, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Not that kind of Johnny Drama, but it is funny.
Posted by: Nicholas Beaudrot | August 19, 2008 at 08:56 PM