Andrea Mitchell has her detractors. And her supporters.

Last week we relayed some sentiments from inside MSNBC, where the NBC News correspondent is hosting an hour slot at 1pm. So far, we haven't been terribly impressed with the daytime go from the otherwise remarkable Mitchell (Contessa Brewer and Alex Witt remain our daytime favorites), and neither have her colleagues. Now, her defenders are weighing in.

Chimes one veteran MSNBC operative, who failed to volunteer a prior close working relationship with Mitchell: "I wouldn't jump to any conclusions just yet (not that you've said she's getting canceled, which would be PATENTLY UNTRUE). While you say 'nobody’s impressed' all anyone can talk about is how strong she's been with her show. Wait for her team to flesh things out. By summer you'll be surprised how good things are. Her access and reputation are her greatest strengths and while her delivery could use some work, she'll get there, she just needs to adjust." (For the record, the idea that "nobody's impressed" were not our words.)

And one anonymous tipster, claiming to be a senior staffer at the network, says: "Your scathing comments are based on nothing. Everybody loves what she's doing, from [Phil] Griffin on down. Ratings speak for themself."