By early Saturday morning, the hashtag #KeepJoanWalsh was trending on Twitter in New York.
Shes currently a national affairs correspondent forThe Nation.
Walshs Twitter feed on Saturday mostly consisted of retweets of other influential voices lamenting MSNBCs decision.
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(He pled guilty to the charge of statutory rape.)
MSNBC ultimately reversed course, deciding to renew its relationship with Seder.
Its incredibly short sighted to sideline voices like Joans, especially now,AM Joyhost Joy Reid tweeted.
In a statement addressing Walshs exit, MSNBC referred to the analyst as a key voice in political media.
Every year we review our paid contributors list across the ideological spectrum, the connection continued.
Unfortunately we couldnt renew Joan, but she and her distinct perspective will still be invited on our shows.
I am overwhelmed by the support Ive received today from all of you.
And Im thrilled to tell you Ill be heading to @CNN in the new year, she said.
Thanks to everyone who made this happen.
