BREAKING: MSNBC Suspends Keith Olbermann Indefinitely

[דוד בן זאב אריה]

http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/lachlan-markay/2010/11/05/breaking-msnbc-suspends-keith-olbermann-indefinitely

By Lachlan Markay | November 05, 2010 | 14:10

MSNBC suspended Keith Olbermann indefinitely today after news broke that he had given the maximum allowable contribution to three Democrats without disclosing it to his viewers.

CBS News reported on the suspension about 20 minutes ago, with a more detailed statement from MSNBC brass:

"I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night," Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC, said in a statement. "Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay."

Olbermann, who does not hide his liberal views, has acknowledged donations of $2,400 each to Kentucky Senate candidate Jack Conway and Arizona Reps. Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords during this election cycle.

NBC's ethics policy generally bars political activity, including contributions, without the approval of the president of NBC News, Steve Capus, according to a 2007 story on MSNBC.com.

"Anyone working for NBC News who takes part in civic or other outside activities may find that these activities jeopardize his or her standing as an impartial journalist because they may create the appearance of a conflict of interest," it says. "Such activities may include participation in or contributions to political campaigns or groups that espouse controversial positions. You should report any such potential conflicts in advance to, and obtain prior approval of, the President of NBC News or his designee."

In a statement released before the suspension as announced, Olbermann said: "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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[Kahane-Was-Right BT]

lol, what a piece of garbage.

[Confederate Kahanist]

He'll have a harder time brainwashing and mind conditioning then.

[muman613]

He'll have a harder time brainwashing and mind conditioning then.

[TheCoon]

Keith, you is dumb dumb dumb mmmhmmm!

[JTFenthusiast2]

His views and partisanship couldn't be clearer.  With all the damage he has done to America,  this doesn't even rise to level of the septic tank in his backyard

[TheViper]

Keith Olbermann returns to MSNBC on Tuesday
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20101108/cm_yblog_upshot/keith-olbermann-returns-to-msnbc-on-tuesday

[Rubystars]

Thanks Viper. It's a shame but I expected it.

[Ari Ben-Canaan]

One of the most big-mouthed but stupid individuals on the air...  perhaps rivaled only by Rachel Maddow [I don't watch mainstream TV often, only if someone sends a Youtube clip... Hannity and O'Reilly are bad enough, while I have enjoyed watching Huckabee in the past I get more from Israel.Matzov, Jihadwatch, Atlas Shrugs, Debbie Schussell, and of course JTF/CBP...  and our dear Rebbe Kahane (ZT"L) is more relevant than tomorrow's news!].