First, I apologize that I did NOT get to watch The Last Word 2 nights ago to log advertisers. Real-life work stuff intervened.
As noted earlier, this Variety article from May 15, 2017 that sounds much more hopeful:
MSNBC and Lawrence O’Donnell are in negotiations to keep the veteran host in his 10 p.m. slot at MSNBC, according to two people familiar with the discussions. While the outcome of any talks about renewal or extension are never guaranteed, the network hopes to keep the former “West Wing” producer and writer anchoring his “The Last Word,” according to these people.
Recent press reports have suggested that MSNBC might be looking to part ways with O’Donnell and open his 10 p.m. hour to a new host. But one of the people familiar with the discussions suggested that speculation might be the result of one of the parties trying to sway negotiations. The reports, this person suggested, might best be viewed as “a new twist on an old game of chicken.”
But today, Lawrence himself posted this:
My suggestion is to keep calling and emailing. Several reports from folks I know that we were filling up voice mail boxes faster than they could clear them. And that is a VERY good thing!