Is it just me? I can't stand Kelly O'Donnell

[RandomAccess]

She delivers ANY of her reporting in a way that makes me think surely she's covering State Fair Blue Ribbon winners.

Or perhaps the weather. "Now the cold front will move in slowly, and while that's happening ... "

I hate to be petty -- but BARF. Just barf.

[BeyondGeography]

1. Yeah, thumbs down

She’s a front runner; no discernible there there. Totally caught up in the game.

[shanny]

2. It's not you.

I never could stand her. The word "vapid" comes to mind.

[RandomAccess]

3. That's a relief /nt

[MojoWrkn]

4. Not just you . . . . she's always "smirky"

when she's reporting!

[librechik]

5. I call her The Great Normalizer. n/t

[brooklynite]

6. Heres a suggestion; dont watch her.

[RandomAccess]

7. Not that useful a suggestion, actually

The truth is, I DON'T watch her. I usually turn my attention elsewhere when she comes on.

But unless I give up MSNBC entirely, I AM going to be exposed to her.

But thanks so much for your concern.

[SharonClark]

8. She's fine. She's a reporter, not an agitator.

[RandomAccess]

9. I'm not looking for agitation, just "serious" as opposed to "fluffy"

tone for the news. The nation and world are falling apart. I prefer reporters whose tone reflects a little gravitas. Just a little.

[BigDemVoter]

10. It seems to me that she always simpers like a beauty queen contestant. . . . .

[RandomAccess]

11. Maybe that's it

I remember how pronounced Sarah Palin's learned Beauty Pageant affectations were when she burst onto the scene. It was quite remarkable. I didn't get that vibe from O'Donnell -- but it's as good an explanation as I've seen. All I know is that she's a little like fingernails on blackboard for me.