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I’m glad the allegedly liberal network does not regard violent homophobic bigotry as something it wants to associate with. Here’s the Baldwin apology. If you haven’t read TNC on this yet, you should.

Well, viewers under 54 are doing the former anyway. I suppose I should know this but Fox’s prime-time really does skew old.  A remarkable 1.6 million watched on average in primetime in January, but only 267,000 of them were between the ages of 25 and 54. That’s the lowest number of that demo since 2001. … Continue reading De-Legitimizing Fox And MSNBC, Ctd

Let me first second Kirsten Powers’ loathing for Media Matters’ campaign to shame and target individuals for appearing on Fox News. But the memo she cites is from a year ago. And I have to say that even if it means agreeing with David Brock, I’m afraid I have to confess that I do not … Continue reading De-Legitimizing Fox And MSNBC

Readers continue to draw distinctions:

While I don’t think "Morning Joe" is very good, it’s notable that the networks morning show is anchored and named for a Newt Gingrich Republican congressman.  Think of Fox News giving their morning show over to Barney Frank or someone similar.  You can’t; it’s unthinkable.

Another points out:

Apparently Murdoch offered to bankroll a Petraeus run for president and Ailes would manage his campaign. Even if Murdock and Ailes were "joking," the conversation is still damning for all parties involved or mentioned.

Another:

The major distinction in my mind is the enormous power and influence wielded by Fox News.  Fox is often said to be driven by or controlled by the GOP but it's really the other way around;  Fox is doing the driving and controlling of the both party and of its base.  MSNBC hasn't got a fraction of that kind of influence.

The Republican primaries illustrated this quite well.

Tom Ricks writes in: My response to those who claim a "false equivalency" is this: When I told the guy from MSNBC that if I went on his network, I would say they were just a less competent version of Fox, they should have invited me on to discuss that. That would have underscored the … Continue reading Fox News vs MSNBC, Ctd

A reader pushes back against my comparison of the two networks: Can we please stop with the false equivalency that MSNBC is a less-competent Fox? MSNBC is slanted, but here are the things that keep them distinct from Fox:

One difference, clearer after the Olbermann suspension: News Corp made multiple undisclosed donations to the Republican Governors Association, totaling at least $1.25 million, in addition to a $1 million contribution to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its pro-Republican election-year activities. Fox News has helped GOP candidates raise money on the air; Fox News personalities … Continue reading MSNBC vs Fox

That’s what TPM is hearing, related to this Politico story: MSNBC host Keith Olbermann made campaign contributions to two Arizona members of Congress and failed Kentucky Senate candidate Jack Conway ahead of Tuesday’s election — a potential violation of NBC ethics policies. Olbermann, who acknowledged the contributions in a statement to POLITICO, made the maximum … Continue reading Olbermann Suspended From MSNBC

I’ve been gamely trying to watch and/or listen to the debate online, but nothing works. Update: try CNBC instead.