Olbermann contributed to 3 democrats he had on his show and didn't tell anyone

[droski]

Doesn't seem very "wicked smart" does it?

Olbermann contributed to three Dems - POLITICO.com Print View

Grijalva, a prominent liberal who was just 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.

NBC has a rule against employees contributing to political campaigns, and a wide range of news organizations prohibit political contributions — considering it a breach of journalistic independence to contribute to the candidates they cover.

Olbermann, who has become of the most prominent liberal commentators on cable television, has been a critic of the political donations made by Fox News’ parent company, News Corp., which contributed $1 million each to a pair of organizations trying to defeat Democratic candidates.

[Vol Mania 21]

the guy is a tool. i'd love to see someone knock the **** out of his arrogant arse

[volinasheville]

It is okay though because he is wicked smart.

[Vol Mania 21]

remember he went to an "Ivy" school. lulz at AC

[utvolpj]

NBC has a rule against employees contributing to political campaigns,

wonder if that's really a rule or more of a guideline?

[KB5252]

Originally Posted by utvolpj

wonder if that's really a rule or more of a guideline?

I'm sure it will work much like NPR's rules where their employees are held to this standard only when they can apply it to organizations or a political party they are opposed to.

[lawgator1]

He shouldn't have done it and NBC will have to sanction him, somehow.

[rjd970]

Originally Posted by Vol Mania 21

the guy is a tool. i'd love to see someone knock the **** out of his arrogant arse

This statement standing on its own is interesting. Without any other posts we could be talking about Olbermann, Maddow, O'Reilly, Beck, Limbaugh, or Matthews.

[Vol Mania 21]

Originally Posted by rjd970

This statement standing on its own is interesting. Without any other posts we could be talking about Olbermann, Maddow, O'Reilly, Beck, Limbaugh, or Matthews.

fair enough

[IBlvNTmWrk]

I'm sure it wasn't a donation. Probably just a late payment for an appearance fee which is certainly acceptable. Not much different than Auburn helping our Mr. Newton's church really.

[joevol320]

Originally Posted by lawgator1

He shouldn't have done it and NBC will have to sanction him, somehow.

really? how?

they'll give him a raise. funny though, i didn't work.

[MG1968]

Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely by NBC, which means he'll be back next week.

UPDATE: Olbermann suspended for Dem contributions – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

sweet justice. first, Alan Grayson loses his job, and now Olbermann.

[droski]

his ratings aren't very good. might be a good way for them to void his contract.

[IPorange]

He shouldn't be fired... That'd be extreme, just like it was with the NPR guy.

[MG1968]

Originally Posted by IPorange

He shouldn't be fired... That'd be extreme, just like it was with the NPR guy.

firing a fat, white guy doesn't come with the same political minefield.