It's probably safe to assume many Democrats weren't happy about last evening's election results, no matter how they spun them and how they pertained to President Barack Obama. And to his credit, that's something MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews admitted was not good for the Democratic Party.
However, MSNBC, the so-called "Place for Politics" hyped up its Nov. 3 "Super Tuesday" election coverage throughout the day (emphasis added):
"Tonight, Super Tuesday continues on MSNBC with live coverage of ‘Decision ‘09' inside the key elections that will set the stage for a 2010 political battle," the announcer on the TV spot said. "Follow the results on MSNBC's primetime line-up. Plus, special live editions of ‘Countdown with Keith Olbermann' at 10, ‘The Rachel Maddow Show' at 11 and ‘Hardball with Chris Matthews' at midnight. Super Tuesday continues tonight on MSNBC, the place for politics."
Only problem - Olbermann's 10 p.m. broadcast wasn't completely live. In fact, Olbermann didn't even appear in the live segments on the 10 p.m. broadcast of MSNBC's election coverage as the GOP was winning key elections in Virginia and New Jersey.
Viewers were instead treated to replayed coverage of Olbermann's earlier show, which included he and Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discussing the so-called public option for health care, his infamous "World's Worst Segment," in which he told Glenn Beck to "go to hell," as reported by Noel Sheppard earlier and an 11 minute and two second segment about the "smartest plays" in the World Series - all of which was shown twice that evening.
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Bathtub Boy returns!!
November 4, 2009 - 15:02 ET by motherbeltI guess Olbie wouldn't get out of his bathtub again, and John Gibson put his foot down about filling in this time!
LMAO!
With the Democrat loses
November 4, 2009 - 15:19 ET by kgWith the Democrat loses last night Olbermann was crying so much he couldn't get a grip make himself presentable.
"DumbAssity of Dope"
Crying Olberwhacky
November 4, 2009 - 17:30 ET by Jerry MackNews Flash: Keith Olberwhacky upon hearing the election results broke down and could not stop crying. Fema says that the flood waters in his neighborhood would recede rapidly. Having received medication and counseling from Nancy Pelosi he should be able to resume a normal shills life very soon.
We'll do it taped, dammit,
November 4, 2009 - 15:00 ET by KevroyWe'll do it taped, dammit, we'll do it taped!!!"
PMSNBC
November 4, 2009 - 15:18 ET by blazermaniacSo Olberdork's program at 10:00 was taped. Like the six viewers that saw it noticed.
I wonder what the off-air
November 4, 2009 - 21:23 ET by ParalegalGoddessI wonder what the off-air tantrum looked like... His meltdowns would bring better ratings than the real show.
At least they were honest
November 4, 2009 - 15:06 ET by TimeTo FightAny Tuesday that doesn't include another live version of Olbermann's childish rant truly is a Super Tuesday. I look forward to some Super Wednesdays, Super Thursdays, Super Fridays...
threesome
November 4, 2009 - 15:58 ET by tomolson3Chrissy and Olberdouch needed a mans shoulder to cry on, so the burly man named Rachel lent them her/his broad shoulders!!. What kind of parents name there son Rachel????
threesome
November 4, 2009 - 15:59 ET by tomolson3Chrissy and Olberdouch needed a mans shoulder to cry on, so the burly man named Rachel lent them her/his broad shoulders!!. What kind of parents name there son Rachel????
Best World Series Moments?
November 4, 2009 - 17:30 ET by inquiringmindI'm sure I was the lone viewer when Olbi went to the Best World Series Moments. I was curious which ones would be chosen. I was floored when he said the #1 spot occured during the previous night's game.
The play he refrenced was not a brilliant play by NY but rather a stupid mistake by Phili. NY just took advantage of Phili's boneheaded play call. Smart move by NY, yes, but the #1 in all of the World Series!?! I think not.
He can't even get baseball correct!
What was it?
November 4, 2009 - 22:48 ET by CO2MakerDamon's two-base steal?
It was obvious last night
November 4, 2009 - 17:42 ET by bigtimerIt was obvious last night during the thick of things regarding the losses the dems took that big bwave Olbie was hiding under his bubbles with his rubber-ducky while playing 'Make the World Go Away' by Eddy Arnold.
...Or the top-dog told him to stay off the air knowing his mouth would be worse than even Tingles would be...not wanting any major controversy.
Either way, it was hilarious to me as I was clicking the networks around and no live Bath-Tub Boy.
Priceless.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Stay Out Of The Toy Box
November 4, 2009 - 17:57 ET by UtherpendOlby has taken his toys and gone home, no one will play fiar with him. Big meanies....
"For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a well-organized and armed militia is their best security."
Olberman you pansy!!
November 4, 2009 - 19:40 ET by ParalegalGoddessMan up for God's sake. did your balls fall off after you told Glenn Beck to go to hell at 8:00? (oh wait, that's right you don't have any) I would love to know exactly how much he makes per show, since most of his time is spent in the bathtub. If the CFO of BSNBC actually looked at the books and realized the money they are pissing away on this A$$hole, there would be major downsizing.
God I hate that prick.
Mystery Solved!.....
November 4, 2009 - 22:50 ET by TrickletownOlbermann caught on date with special someone:
http://tinyurl.com/ye66qvw
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If I don't see you in the future, I'll see you in the pasture.
uberdik
November 4, 2009 - 23:01 ET by vcb-tnand then, if he actually did decide to opt out off commentary to
watch the gane, guess what network it was on? oh yeah!
vcb-tn