MSNBC Convention Team Attacks Each Other
By Don | August 28, 2008
Cable network MSNBC which moved decidedly lfet with the hiring of Rachel Maddow has struggled in covering the Democratic convention as their on air hosts have attacked each other.
From the Politico.
Amid a spate of awkward on-air conflicts among MNSBC anchors at this week’s Democratic convention, some staff members say there are sharp internal disputes at the cable network over whether its opinion and personality-driven political coverage has crossed the line.
“The situation at our channel is about to blow up,” a high-ranking MSNBC journalist told Politico on Wednesday.
Two other MSNBC sources said some of the testy on-air exchanges between Keith Olbermann — whose quick-witted and often caustic commentary has fueled ratings growth — and other network personalities were a public glimpse of much more intense behind-the-scenes turmoil.
As replays of the conflicts became YouTube hits, MSNBC President Phil Griffin gave his first public defense in a Politico interview.
“MSNBC does not have an ideology,” Griffin said. “We hire smart people who are passionate about their love of politics and love of news.”
“Do I want them to have squabbles?” Griffin asked. “No. But I understand they’re human.”
Griffin may publicly state that MSNBC has no ideology but anyone who looks at their overall lineup will be hard pressed to find any conservative voices at the network.
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