MSNBC executives were forced to watch in embarrassment as fired contributor Joan Walsh landed a new gig at CNN less than a day after her dismissal. Walsh says she learned of the network’s decision on Friday--just three days before Christmas-- as she was baking pies with her daughter. Her followers showed their support for her with a #KeepJoan Walsh tag that trended on Twitter Saturday before CNN scooped her up. The tweets of affection for Walsh continued into Sunday combined with vitriol directed at MSNBC and embattled NBC chairman Andy Lack for letting her go. “My husband and I will watch CNN MORE and MSNBC LESS.

Source: CNN December 25, 2017 01:13 UTC