MSNBC was in a pickle.  The network had to find someone to take over for Brian Williams, who departed in December.  One of the more surprising candidates was defrocked CNN personality, Chris Cuomo – who I would enjoy seeing defrocked.  MSNBC even met with Cuomo to discuss the possibilities.  However, there was a big hurdle to clear – and that hurdle is named Rachel Maddow.  I’m told that Maddow – who puts the “Ms.” in MSNBC – was less than eager to be associated with Cuomo on any level, and made her displeasure known.  If they were seriously considering Cuomo, that crushed his chances.  Williams’ slot will be filled by Stephanie Ruhle.  And so it goes…