Thursday, September 25, 2008

Why I like Rachel Maddow

New MSNBC host Rachel Maddow has made me a fan with the depth of her knowledge and her light touch, and I'm not alone.

The American Prospect writes:
She is liberal without apology or embarrassment, bases her authority on a deep comprehension of policy rather than the culture warrior's claim to authenticity, and does it all with a light, even slightly mocking, touch. She proves that liberals can attract viewers on television when they actually act like, well, liberals.
Maddow actually steers the conversation on TV to substance. And then there's this:
She is in some ways the first post-Bush liberal pundit, having arrived on the national scene at a time when the country was collectively fed up with the Bush years and audiences were genuinely ready to hear liberal perspectives.
The times really are changing.

1 comment:

Jessica said...

Rachel Maddow is completely awesome and has really helped me become more informed and involved in politics! I listened to her on Air American Radio but SO glad she has made it to the "TV Machine"