Both Gibbs and Axelrod told Kurtz that they would call it like they saw it.
"I don't see it either as being a cheerleader for the president or as a spokesman for the administration's point of view," Gibbs said.
"My role is not that of a surrogate, but an analyst and commentator," Axelrod said. "I'm proud of my work for and with the president. But in this role, I will offer observations, based on my experience over 35 years in journalism and politics." He also noted that MSNBC has several Republicans in its stable.
MSNBC has been grappling with the notion that it is reflexively pro-Obama for years. In November, network president Phil Griffin told HuffPost's Michael Calderone, "This channel has never been the voice of Obama. Ever."
Both Gibbs and Axelrod told Kurtz that they would call it like they saw it.
ReplyDelete"I don't see it either as being a cheerleader for the president or as a spokesman for the administration's point of view," Gibbs said.
"My role is not that of a surrogate, but an analyst and commentator," Axelrod said. "I'm proud of my work for and with the president. But in this role, I will offer observations, based on my experience over 35 years in journalism and politics." He also noted that MSNBC has several Republicans in its stable.
MSNBC has been grappling with the notion that it is reflexively pro-Obama for years. In November, network president Phil Griffin told HuffPost's Michael Calderone, "This channel has never been the voice of Obama. Ever."