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In 2010, some liberal [[Democrat]]s circulated rumors that Maddow might be drafted to run for the [[US Senate]] contest in Massachusetts for the 2012 election against [[Republican]], [[Scott Brown]].<ref>[http://www.universalhub.com/2010/walshgate-how-come-top-mass-dem-couldnt-hook-rache]</ref>

In 2010, some liberal [[Democrat]]s circulated rumors that Maddow might be drafted to run for the [[US Senate]] contest in Massachusetts for the 2012 election against [[Republican]], [[Scott Brown]].<ref>[http://www.universalhub.com/2010/walshgate-how-come-top-mass-dem-couldnt-hook-rache]</ref>

In September 2017, [[conservative]] [[Sean Hannity]] had his show moved to the 9 pm EDT time slot, putting him in direct competition with Maddow. In their first week together, Hannity received much higher ratings than her, despite her rise in ratings prior to that in 2017.<ref>Schwartz, Jason (September 29, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/29/sean-hannity-rachel-maddow-ratings-243307 Hannity beats Maddow in first week of 9 p.m. showdown]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 30, 2017.</ref><ref>Enloe, Chris (September 30, 2017). [http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/09/30/sean-hannity-is-now-in-head-to-head-competition-with-rachel-maddow-and-the-ratings-just-came-in/ Sean Hannity is now in head-to-head competition with Rachel Maddow — and the ratings just came in]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved September 30, 2017.</ref><ref>Beck, Conor (September 29, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/culture/hannity-beats-maddow-first-week/ Hannity Beats Maddow in First Week at 9 P.M. Hour]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved September 30, 2017.</ref>

In September 2017, [[conservative]] [[Sean Hannity]] had his show moved to the 9 pm EDT time slot, putting him in direct competition with Maddow. In their first week together, Hannity received much higher ratings than her, despite her rise in ratings prior to that in 2017.<ref>Schwartz, Jason (September 29, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/29/sean-hannity-rachel-maddow-ratings-243307 Hannity beats Maddow in first week of 9 p.m. showdown]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 30, 2017.</ref><ref>Enloe, Chris (September 30, 2017). [http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/09/30/sean-hannity-is-now-in-head-to-head-competition-with-rachel-maddow-and-the-ratings-just-came-in/ Sean Hannity is now in head-to-head competition with Rachel Maddow — and the ratings just came in]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved September 30, 2017.</ref><ref>Beck, Conor (September 29, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/culture/hannity-beats-maddow-first-week/ Hannity Beats Maddow in First Week at 9 P.M. Hour]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved September 30, 2017.</ref>

==Obsession with the Koch brothers==

==Obsession with the Koch brothers==