Keith Olbermann Suspended from MSNBC

[TheSarge]

For those smug ones on the left who constantly insist Fox News is remarkably synonymous with the Republican Party, they might want to play down the smugness. That might start with MSNBC chief Phil Griffin, who mocked Fox and insisted to the New York Times “Show me an example of us fund-raising." Politico's Simmi Aujla reports that Keith Olbermann couldn't just put Democrats on his show, he also gave to them after they appeared:

MSNBC host Keith Olbermann made campaign contributions to two Arizona members of Congress and failed Kentucky Senate candidate Jack Conway ahead of Tuesday’s election — a potential violation of NBC’s ethics policies.

Olbermann, who acknowledged the contributions in a statement to POLITICO, made the maximum legal donations of $2,400 apiece to Conway and to Arizona Reps.  Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords. He donated to the Arizona pair on Oct. 28 – the same day that Grijalva appeared as a guest on Olbermann’s “Countdown” show. Grijalva, a prominent liberal who was only declared a winner in his race Thursday night, was in a tight contest against tea party-backed candidate Ruth McClung when he appeared on Countdown – one of several appearances he made on the show...Giffords had appeared on Olbermann’s program in May, as did Conway.

MSNBC clearly has no control over Olbermann, although it's amusing to discover "The FEC filings for Olbermann’s contributions list an address that is a Mailboxes Etc. storefront in New York, and it also lists his occupation as a newscaster for NBC Television." MSNBC merely forwarded to Politico his statement:

"One week ago, on the night of Thursday October 28 2010, after a discussion with a friend about the state of politics in Arizona, I donated $2,400 each to the re-election campaigns of Democratic Representatives Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords,” Olbermann said. “I also donated the same amount to the campaign of Democratic Senatorial candidate Jack Conway in Kentucky.”

In his statement, Olbermann said he wasn’t using his influence to solicit any donations for the candidates.

“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,” Olbermann said.

Politico noted that on October 7, Olbermann had House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) on his show to discuss Murdoch News Corp. donations to Republicans, and asked Clyburn: “Is there a legislative response to the idea that there is a national cable-news outlet that goes beyond having a point of view and actually starts to shill for partisan causes and actually starts to donate to partisan groups of one party?” Obviously, Keith should have been talking into the mirror -- which you just know he does a lot.


http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2010/11/05/breaking-keith-olbermann-donated-maximum-contribution-three-democrats

[Thor]

This just exposes the hypocrisy of the MSM.....  Nope, no bias there, is there ??     

[DLR Pyro]

I'm shocked!  Shocked I tell you.

[bijou]

Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay from MSNBC for making donations to three Democrats in violation of NBC's ethics policy.

"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." ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20021940-503544.html


 

[Mike220]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20021940-503544.html


 

Whoa...

Time to put on the hazmat suit and row to the island.

[The Hollywood NeoCon]

Tell me this isn't icing on Tuesday's cake...

Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay from MSNBC for making donations to three Democrats in violation of NBC's ethics policy.

"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 vast ignorance and impotent rage, 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.

[cavegal]

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1110/44734.html

MSNBC host Keith Olbermann made campaign contributions to two Arizona members of Congress and failed Kentucky Senate candidate Jack Conway ahead of Tuesday’s election — a potential violation of NBC ethics policies.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1110/44734.html#ixzz14QtcNOYw

UPDATE: Olbermann suspended for Dem contributions

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/05/olbermann-donated-to-three-dems-in-apparent-violation-of-nbc-policy/

(CNN) - Keith Olbermann, MSNBC's primetime firebrand host, has been suspended indefinitely for violating the ethics policies of his employer earlier this year when he donated to three Democrats seeking federal office, MSNBC announced Frida

 BWAHAHAH.. SUICIDE ALERT AT THE DU!!!!!

[dutch508]

Tell me this isn't icing on Tuesday's cake...

Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay from MSNBC for making donations to three Democrats in violation of NBC's ethics policy.

"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 vast ignorance and impotent rage, 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.

Rage in the DUmpmonkiez' cage in 5...4...3...2...

[The Hollywood NeoCon]

Rage in the DUmpmonkiez' cage in 5...4...3...2...

To quote Flounder...

"Oh boy is this great?!?!?!?" 

[bijou]

HipChick Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list    Fri Nov-05-10 05:49 PM
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Time for MSNBC boycott..
   





http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9488474

Plus half the threads on the front page.

[The Hollywood NeoCon]

mstinamotorcity  (1000+ posts)        Fri Nov-05-10 02:03 PM
Response to Original message
8. Not boycott
 But demand that they put him back or we will tune out. To boycott is not to advocate for him. To ask that we be represented as the Republicans, is what is fair. We must state this and then boycott sponsors who do not address our concerns. We must be able to stand for what we believe and know is true and not as we feel. Besides can't he contribute like citizens United and say he should be treated like Corporations and not as an individual. Therefore he can give to whom and as much as he wants to whatever.BITCHES, This is WAR!!!!!!!!    You Blood Sucking Bastards EVERYBODY Gets Theirs And Yours Is Coming. You Can't Systematically Keep Disenfranchising the American People And Think Your House Of Cards Is Not Going To Fall!!!!! When you build on a faulty foundation it is bound to collapse!!!!Won't Be Long Now!!!!!

STFU and make me my latte, you impotent twat.  

[crockspot]

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/05/olbermann-donated-to-three-dems-in-apparent-violation-of-nbc-policy/

UPDATE: Olbermann suspended for Dem contributions
CNN    By: CNN Political Unit

(CNN) - Keith Olbermann, MSNBC's primetime firebrand host, has been suspended indefinitely for violating the ethics policies of his employer earlier this year when he donated to three Democrats seeking federal office, MSNBC announced Friday.

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

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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA BUH BYE YOU PIECE OF SHITE!!!!111111

The DUmmies are having a very bad week. 

[BlueStateSaint]

MSNBC's ratings are that bad, eh?  What are they trying to do--get back more than one Republican viewer?

 

[DLR Pyro]

[Wretched Excess]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20021940-503544.html


 

this is the second time PMSNBC has fired (and it will probably turn into that) the big vaguely gay drama queen.  I hope he has plenty of midol for the next few weeks.

[Chris_]

Keith Olbermann Suspended from MSNBC

Posted by Brian Montopoli Updated 2:38 p.m. Eastern Time
CBS NEWS EXCERPT:

Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay from MSNBC for making donations to three Democrats in violation of NBC's ethics policy.
"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."

END EXCERPT

[Chris_]

"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,

Olbermann? an impartial journalist? hahahaha

[THA HOUSTON PIMP IS IN DA HOUZ!]

I hear Wendy's is hiring, Keith.

Suck on it, bathtub boy.

[Wretched Excess]

this is just not the liberals' week.  first, they have a dry obamagasm on tuesday.  and now, their favorite phukpuppet gets mulched by a big, corporate lawnmower.

sucks to be them today.

[Attero Dominatus]

It sucks to be you, Obershit!

[ExGeeEye]

Well, dang.  I had hoped one day to merit his label of "worst person in the world."  I'd like to get some personal contact information and see if he'd fake up a segment on a webcam or something for me.

[Wretched Excess]

oh, let's go ahead and replay some of our favorite KO moments . . . Keith Olbermann sucks in bed

[Kimberly]

Well, since the suspension is indefinite, they're going to need a new host. A certain congressman without a future is looking for job. I think he'd make a fine replacement. At the very least, the moral dilemma it would create at the DUmp would be beyond entertaining. Would they keep up the boycott to save Keef or watch their favoritist congressman evah?

[cavegal]

Will Keith Olbermann Return to MSNBC?

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/will-keith-olbermann-return-to-msnbc_b38467?c=rss

Olbermann, who signed a four-year, $30 million contract extension in Nov. 2008, has left MSNBC once before.

[thundley4]

Well, since the suspension is indefinite, they're going to need a new host. A certain congressman without a future is looking for job. I think he'd make a fine replacement. At the very least, the moral dilemma it would create at the DUmp would be beyond entertaining. Would they keep up the boycott to save Keef or watch their favoritist congressman evah?

I'm surprised that no DUmmie has thought of that yet.