Posted on 11/05/2010 11:45:49 AM PDT by FTJM
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."
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Again, heck that is like 6 times already today.
KO has no standing as an impartial journalist. I am shocked.
Reading this just sent A TINGLE UP MY LEG
Keith Olbermann a Democrap?! I thought he was a commumist!
Man this is like the tenth time he got suspended today!
Whoops. Communist. Got too excited.
Who is Keith Olberman?
did anyone he supported win? I know Conway didn’t.
If they suspend him, why not Chris Matthews that proclaimed openly that "its my job to protect the presidents agenda." If that isn't flushing all credibility down the proverbial toilet, what else would he need to say? That he gets a tingle up his leg when he sees Obama? Oops, well he's done that too, so why not just go ahead and clear house?
Its the height of hypocrisy. Still, what great news not to have to listen to that sarcastic sissy even if only turns out to be a few days.
Full whine at Kos, Jon Stewart in the kossack crosshairs. Stewart the most powerful Lib on the planet, Kieth Olbermann a racially obsessed mental health case, Stewart wins by TKO.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/11/5/917893/-Olbermann-suspended-by-MSNBC
“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”
Really...seriously
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He should be suspended from a light pole.
There's a difference? Must be pretty subtle.
I have to defend Keith on this one. There is absolutely nothing to jeopardize.
So what? Who even watches him?
So he gave openly rather than as an “in kind” donation of “news coverage” as the other MSM’ers do. The crime isn’t being biased or even the appearance of bias (as long as it’s on the left)it’s getting caught and embarrassing management. Of course this could be the excuse they are looking for to drop that wonderful journalist who in in the mold of Edward R. Morrow and Dan Rather.
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