Is Fox News Running MSNBC?

40+ African-American political leaders are demanding a meeting with MSNBC president Rashida Jones over the network’s decision not to renew the contract of host Tiffany Cross.

Cross was ousted after she referred to Florida as a “dick” state. MSNBC insiders say that the suits at MSNBC had gown uncomfortable with some of the comments made by Cross and the Florida comment was the final straw.

“We are deeply disappointed in the abrupt cancellation of the Cross Connection and the unexpected ouster of its host, just four days before a critical midterm election,” a letter from Black leaders to MSNBC said. The letter went on to say, “…, it appears that NBCUniversal has allowed Fox News to dictate its hiring and unwarranted firing decisions. We cannot afford to be bullied by those who willingly and wantonly drag this country backwards.”

MSNBC released this statement: "We received a letter signed by several organizations. We are proud of our long history celebrating diversity on and off air at MSNBC and throughout the News Group. This is an ongoing effort, and we’ll continue to elevate diverse perspectives and voices during this election season and beyond.”