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    Rev. Al Sharpton officially tapped as MSNBC host

    By FRAZIER MOORE - AP Television Writer | AP – Tue, Aug 23, 2011

    NEW YORK (AP) — After several weeks in a tryout role, the Rev. Al Sharpton has officially been named host of a weeknight hour on MSNBC.

    The program, now called "PoliticsNation," will air at 6 p.m. Eastern and premieres next Monday, the network announced Tuesday.

    In his new role, the well-known civil rights activist and minister will lead a lively and informed discussion of the day's top headlines, MSNBC said.

    Sharpton called the hosting job "a natural extension of my life work and growth."

    Besides his work as a community leader and religious figure, Sharpton already hosts a nationally syndicated radio show. He was a candidate for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination that eventually went to U.S. Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts.

    The 6 p.m. hour serves as an important lead-in to MSNBC's weeknight slate that includes Chris Matthews, Laurence O'Donnell, Rachel Maddow and Ed Schultz. The network has done a swift reconfiguration in prime time since the abrupt departure of its marquee host, Keith Olbermann, in January. Olbermann took his show to Current TV.

    In addition to being a guest on MSNBC throughout the network's history, Sharpton has also served as an occasional guest host on several of its programs.

    "I've known Rev. Sharpton for over a decade and have tremendous respect for him," said MSNBC president Phil Griffin. "I'm thrilled that he's now reached a point in his career where he's able to devote himself to hosting a nightly show."

    Earlier this month, Griffin dismissed the notion that the possible hiring of Sharpton might represent a conflict of interest for the cable channel.

    "He's been on MSNBC for all 15 years," MSNBC President Phil Griffin said at the time, noting Sharpton's long track record with the network.

    Sharpton last year had weighed in on behalf of the Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp. as the government scrutinized the company's ultimately successful takeover of NBCUniversal. Sharpton, the head of the National Action Network civil rights group, was among minority representatives approached by Comcast executives for support. MSNBC is part of NBCUniversal.

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    584 comments

    • Raleigh
      Raleigh  •  9 mths ago
      Sharpton said, "There are no journalists [as hosts] after 5 p.m. on MSNBC."

      So, he should fit right in.
    • Dubbleya
      Dubbleya  •  9 mths ago
      550 Comments? Is it because everyone is watch the show or no one gives a #$%$
    • Kenneth
      Kenneth  •  9 mths ago
      This guy is about "reverend" as J. Wright who "Damned America" with the help of B.H. Obama!
    • Kenneth
      Kenneth  •  9 mths ago
      Another crooked liberal to cause us to puke!
      • yams
        yams 9 mths ago
        Guess you head is alway over the toilet bowl. Hahahaha!!
      • FNTM
        FNTM 8 mths ago
        Only if you happen to watch whatever network.......
    • Dubbleya
      Dubbleya  •  9 mths ago
      Great fit for MSNBC!
      Here are my suggestions for the first 6 show themes:

      1. How I've Made Millions Riding a Real "Race"horse
      2. Why I Took 20 Years to Apologize for Crown Heights
      3. Eat What You Want After Gastric Bypass
      4. How to Pick Out a Good Comb
      5. Tawana Brawley, "You Made Up What!"
      6. Jena Six, Oops, Screwed Up Again
    • Jboogie
      Jboogie  •  9 mths ago
      Congratulation!!!!!Maybe you can invite me on the show.
    • brian
      brian  •  9 mths ago
      ratings fodder, pure and simple. they are counting on his controversial presence to bring home the bacon. they really have nothing to lose in the ratings department...you have to have something before you can lose it.
    • brandy
      brandy  •  9 mths ago
      WHAT ABOUT TAWANA BRAWLEY YOU ANIMAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      • Hans
        Hans 9 mths ago
        TAWANNA LIED.....and ....RADIO RAHEEM...deserved it !!! hahahaha
    • Wilson
      Wilson  •  9 mths ago
      Sharpton's appearance abd demeanor make his rhetoric even more incendiary. Not pleasant television viewing unless you are a mendicant, freeloader, or member of the ruling liberal elite.
    • dave
      dave  •  9 mths ago
      It's not like this will hurt MSNBC's ratings.
    • dave
      dave  •  9 mths ago
      Send in the clown
    • teresa
      teresa  •  9 mths ago
      You have never been a favorite show to watch and listen. And having sharpton on does not do anything to make it worth watching. One more vote against your move.
    • c g
      c g  •  9 mths ago
      Good god keep this man off of television.
    • James
      James  •  9 mths ago
      Mr. Sharpton is a biggot and a liar. And to make matters worse he takes advantage of those who trust him the most by pretending to be a man of God in order to spread his message of hate.
      • beau
        beau 2 mths ago
        He is not a bigot, but a pimp who tells people what they want to heard and stir up trouble he has no intention of getting to the root of and solving. us black people don't need him
    • Brandon
      Brandon  •  9 mths ago
      leftist idiots love racists when they're the color of turds, right leftist idiots?
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  9 mths ago
      Oh yeah, give a racist/bigot his own tv show.....That's a real good idea. Just wait until you try to cancel his show.....Oh wait--it's MSNBC-- makes all the sense in the world now.
    • max
      max  •  9 mths ago
      REv? What happen to not mixing religion and politics?????
    • Miss BTW
      Miss BTW  •  9 mths ago
      I think that Rev. Al is like a breath of fresh air. He is not a dummy, he is well informed. He is spicy, and speaks in plain language that even a fool can understand. I have been watching him everyday when he was subbing. I will keep watching, and notifying others that they should also watch. Some of my friends tell me politics make them crazy, and they would not be able to watch all day, every day like I do. MSNBC you did good!!!! Thank You
      • Johnny00
        Johnny00 9 mths ago
        Let me guess, You're a single black mother of 3 or 4, and you're on government assistance. Just a guess. Oh, and you hate white people
      • Miss BTW
        Miss BTW 9 mths ago
        No Johnny O. I am a 74 year old Widow, whose youngest child is 53 years old. I am a Christian Woman, and God does not allow us to hate anyone. I get displeased with all races about issues, but I can honestly say that I do not hate one person living or dead. I am a Black mother of 4 (you got that
        right ). I like Chris Matthews, Ed Schultz, Rachel Maddow, Lawerence
        O'Donnell, Martin Bashir (not white), Dylan Ratigan, etc. You see, I am just a fan of MSNBC. I "ain't" mad at you baby. Thanks for your reply
    • Jim
      Jim  •  9 mths ago
      Unbelievable that a news station that is suppose to be unbias would hire a radical racist like Sharpton. This demogogue can't open his mouth without insuting either the Asians or Caucasians, so what is the reasoning for MSNBC to hire this man except for the fact that he is a left wing liberal. Its obvious that the media is so far left they need a flashlight to see where the middle is.
    • Anya J
      Anya J  •  9 mths ago
      I would not watch this obvious racist on a bet, plus, his talks like his nose is plugged and needs blowing....makes my stomach turn to listen to him. But, MSNBC is being true to form, by having the creepiest people as their hosts, who is next? Jeanine Garafalo?
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