Steele in talks to join MSNBC

[cali]

By Emily Goodin - 05/20/11 02:14 PM ET

Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele is in negotiations with MSNBC to be a political analyst, according to sources.

Steele would be a prominent Republican voice on a network known for its liberal television hosts. If the deal goes through, he would join the cable network in time to offer commentary on the 2012 elections.

Steele was ousted as head of the Republican Party in its January election. He signed on as a monthly columnist at The Root, an African-American news site owned by The Washington Post, earlier this month.

The former chairman has been a cable TV presence on several networks since leaving the RNC. The New York Post reported in January that Steele was in talks with Fox News and CNN about possible gigs.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/162425-steele-in-talks-to-join-msnbc

[meegbear]

1. Steele would be a prominent Republican voice?

More like MSNBC's Alan Colmes.

[emulatorloo]

3. Rachel Maddow seems to be having an intellectual Love Affair with him

She has him on quite a bit. He can be amusing and sometimes he says something halfway intelligent. But I don't see a reason to pay him.

Although if he is there to replace Pat Buchanan, that might be a good thing. No more money for Pat.

[soleft]

5. She says he never fails to bring the awesome

[Shagbark Hickory]

2. BWA HA HAHAHA

I look forward to the skits and clips on the Daily Show.

[tishaLA]

4. Since he's left the RNC, he's been good on TV mostly

especially on Rachel, who really seems to enjoy talking with him. I still think he's a moron, but MSNBC could do worse. At least they haven't signed that gasbag Tony Blankly.

[Warpy]

6. They're adding a comedy show?

Seriously, if they can manage to turn the man, he would be worthwhile as a source for what's really happening among the party movers and shakers.

[sasha031]

7. I can't stand to listen to any Repub anymore, I shut Rachel off when she has him on

[Wait Wut]

8. AH HA!!!

I was right. This is just one more step towards his transition.

[HereSince1628]

9. Replacing Morning Joe??????? n/t

[Hutzpa]

10. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

this is not a good move by MSNBC.

[lpbk2713]

11. He always was an ass.

Surely they can't be expecting him to be any different. :shrug:

[madamesilverspurs]

12. As long as he's replacing Buchannon. n/t