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Marie Marie

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7. All I know is that, whatever they are paying Ali Velshi, it is not enough.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 11:24 PM

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He seems to always be available to fill in whenever needed, he is really good at hosting shows, he's been willing to go to dangerous locations and now it looks like he is taking over the Big Board on election nights. His perspectives are interesting, his grasp of facts superb and he is both likeable and watchable. He should take over lightweight Katy Tur's hour. He has twice the talent.

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'It is family': The Weeknight will say goodbye to Alicia and welcome Luke Russert as co-host - The Weeknight - MS NOW [View all] Rhiannon12866 Wednesday OP

Good for Alicia, Velshi and Ali Vitale but Luke Russert? No, thanks Deuxcents Wednesday #1

I completely agree. Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #2

I'm with you. They still have a thing for Luke because of his father(?) but he is not a favorite of mine Deuxcents Wednesday #3

Oh, I did like Tim Russert, but his son is not a favorite of mine, either. I can't see him "fitting in." Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #4

He's actually been tough on Trump and Republicans in recent years. blm Wednesday #5

No cassie321 Wednesday #6

All I know is that, whatever they are paying Ali Velshi, it is not enough. Marie Marie Wednesday #7

I could not agree more. He is always available to sit in for anyone, and has Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #9

I agree with both of you..Marie and Rhiannon Deuxcents Thursday #10

Nepo baby. underpants Wednesday #8