MSNBC is fine with convicted felons, just not GOP operatives

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Two weeks ago, NBC personalities threw a tantrum over the network hiring a milquetoast Republican to be on their “sacred airwaves.” On Tuesday, those sacred airwaves were handed over to a convicted felon.

The tantrum from NBC and MSNBC “talent” over the hiring of former Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel stemmed from the distaste they had over having to include McDaniel in their shows. As MSNBC anchor Nicolle Wallace said, MSNBC’s airwaves are “sacred.” Former Democratic operative turned MSNBC host Jen Psaki said she was good to be on the network because she is completely honest and unselfish, while former Republican operatives are not.

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