Here's the announcement: "Award-winning broadcaster Tammy Haddad has been named Vice President, Washington for MSNBC, overseeing political and election coverage for the network from MSNBC's Washington office. She will also continue in her role as Executive Producer of "Hardball with Chris Matthews." The announcement was made by Dan Abrams, General Manager of MSNBC. Haddad will report to Abrams."

Haddad [above, left, with George Clooney] will oversee political and election coverage for the network.

Abrams on Haddad: "One of the most tenacious, driven and energetic producers out there."

Chris Matthews described Haddad as "a big-time winner who delivers on her grand ideas."