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TPM Reader RS ... Here is something progressives really need to address. On Sunday morning political shows, three Democrats are confirmed as guests: Carl Levin, Barney Frank, and Charlie Rangel. It's as if Democrats didn't just win huge electoral advances in the Presidential, House, and ...
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Any Given Sunday
Eschaton — Any Given Sunday I was about to do a post on this topic, the fact that the Sunday shows haven't been eager to change their guest balance. ...

If it's Sunday...
Political Animal — IF IT'S SUNDAY.... Josh Marshall noted the other day, "The bookers and producers of the Sunday shows are committed to the continuing dominance of conservative/Republican marquee guests. No question about it." The proof is fairly obvious. Josh noted this email from a reader: On Sunday morning political shows, three Democrats are confirmed as guests: Carl Levin, Barney Frank, and Charlie Rangel. It's as if Democrats didn't just win huge electoral advances in the Presidential, House, and Senate elections. So we get the same thing we've had the past 8 years--republican hegemony ...

Hullabaloo — ... Josh Marshall points out how bizarre it is that the Sunday morning shows are still featuring many more Republicans, even though the whole government is about to be run by Democrats. But, it's even weirder than that. All the gasbags are already obsessed with the next election --- they can't stop talking about the great Republican comeback of 2012. I've heard of withdrawal pains but this is ridiculous. ...

Early Morning Swim: Special Krugman Pwns Will Edition
Firedoglake — ... Hey, I agree with Eric Cantor! Sunday still dominated by wingnuts. And so was CBS -- just ask Rather. The Obamas on "60 Minutes." Obama's White House counsel -- Greg Craig. And his first video fireside chat. And his first post-election meeting with McCain. GOP tries to discredit MN recount. Toobz down the tubes? Huck stumps for Saxby Chambliss. Fires still raging in SoCal.

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