Wasn't sure if I should start another thread on this ... Then I figured Olbermann didn't deserve one - soooooooooooooooooooo
Olbermann suspended by MSNBC
Quote:
MSNBC host Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay for making political campaign contributions to three Democratic candidates last month, MSNBC president Phil Griffin said in a statement Friday afternoon.
"I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night," Griffin said. "Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay."
Politico first reported Friday morning that the host of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" gave $2,400 apiece in late October to Kentucky candidate Jack Conway and to Arizona Reps. Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords. The donation to Grijalva came on the same day the Democratic incumbent appeared on "Countdown," Politico reported.
Conway lost his race against Tea Party favorite Rand Paul. Grijalva was declared the winner in his race late Thursday, and Giffords's had remained too close to call after Election Day.
Olbermann said in a statement to Politico: "I did not privately or publicly encourage anyone else to donate to these campaigns, nor to any others in this election or any previous ones, nor have I previously donated to any political campaign at any level."
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from Washpo
Let it be said that I don't like Olbermann at all. I do watch some of MSNBC - Chris Matthews is cough/tolerable/cough and Maddow is usually ok. I do enjoy Morning Joe.
Off the cuff, I think its probably a good decision. But again I really think the guy is jerk so...
Just seems to be a bunch of journalists/hosts/whatever getting canned lately. I'm trying to figure out the connection and who they all pissed off. (conspiracy theory)