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Article snippet: MSNBC has not renewed its contract with Joan Walsh, a political analyst who had appeared on the network for years. Ms. Walsh, who is also a national affairs correspondent for The Nation and was previously the editor in chief of Salon, lamented the decision on Saturday on Twitter, saying she had learned her fate the night before while baking with her daughter. “I’ve given my heart and soul to the network, from the George W. Bush years through today,” she said. “I’m proud of the work I did.” Ms. Walsh said in her tweet that she had worked with MSNBC for a dozen years, including six on contract. Network officials could not immediately confirm the length of her time as a paid contributor but issued a statement calling Ms. Walsh “a key voice on MSNBC for years.” “Every year we review our paid contributors list across the ideological spectrum,” the statement said. “Unfortunately we couldn’t renew Joan, but she and her distinct perspective will still be invited on our shows.” Officials said she would be welcome on MSNBC but as an unpaid contributor. Officials said the decision not to renew her contract was made based on the network’s budget and a desire to keep a diverse set of voices on the air. She had appeared regularly on “Hardball” and “All In” on the network. Later on Saturday night, Ms. Walsh said on Twitter that she would be joining CNN next year. “I am overwhelmed by the support I’ve received today from all of you,” she wrote. “Thanks to everyone who made this ... Link to the full article to read more