Dave Weigel is still in the market for his main job -- reporting on the conservative movement -- but when it comes to television, he's now signed with MSNBC as a contributor.
Keith Olbermann announced Weigel's new gig yesterday on Countdown during a segment on Weigel's interview with teabagger congressional candidate Rick Barber about Barber's new ad. from accusing President Obama of enslaving American citizens. As Weigel explains, people like Barber -- fringey though they may be -- actually believe it's reasonable to equate taxation with the institution of slavery.
Savvy folks at his old place of employment will miss Weigel, but the fools on that ship there will continue to be oblivious to the value he brings to our political discourse.