David Sirota wants the job. Join the Facebook group "David Sirota for MSNBC!" Email letters@msnbc.com and ask the network to ask the man to join its increasingly popular prime-time roster. And don't be shy about blogging/twittering about his prospects.
Sirota's Open Left colleague Chris Bowers makes the case for why one of our senior editors would be the right pick here. David makes the case himself - as modestly and politely as one can possibly express interest in hosting a TV show - here.
If you've seen Sirota on CNN, "Bill Moyers Journal" or other shows you know that he's articulate and unabashed in not only offering populist critiques of Washington politics, but presenting a progressive vision of this troubled country's future. But beyond Sirota's politics and personality, the clearest reason why he should get the show is simple (as Bowers writes): Don't get angry about the media, become the media.
I think he actually brings something to the table but there's one reason MSNBC will never give Sirota the spot. If there's anything the MSM hates, it's populism and Sirota is an unabashed true-believer. Not.gonna.happen.
I think Shultz is a good guy but he doesn't have(or display) the raw intelligence of a Maddow or Olberman. That's not a swipe but he can't debate a Bill Kristol on foreign policy or a Stephen Moore(from WSJ editorial board) on economics.
That's where Cenk comes in because he can. My one criterion for that slot is a progressive who can discuss any issue at any time and Shultz ain't it.
