Lean forward? Is that some sort of euphemism for leaning left? Is that supposed to be some lefty code lingo that rightwingers like me don't uderstand?
Why fool around with the pretext? Why water it down? They should just honestly declare themselves a left-leaning news/opinion organization and make the most of it. It'd probably do 'em some real good.
I'm not trying to criticize MSNBC for being left-leaning. I agree with their marketing guy when he says that you make more money when you're direct and honest about yourself and your product. I'm just perplexed that they seem so tepid about following their own best advice.