 Simmi Aujla POLITICO | Keith Olbermann was suspended indefinitely today for making campaign donations to three Democratic congressional candidates, in violation of NBC News ethics policy. The statement from msnbc TV President Phil Griffin: “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.” |
In a statement to Politico, Olbermann acknowledged the donations saying he gave donations of $2,400 to Arizona Reps. Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords and Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway.
Politico reports that the donations to Grijalva and Giffords were made on Oct. 28, the same day that Grijalva appeared on “Countdown with Keith Olbermann”.
Olbermann said in his statement to Politico, he did not encourage his viewers or other staff members to donate to the candidates.
1 comment:
He committed no crime… Nobody with an IQ above 30 thinks Olbermann is either impartial or a journalist, so it’s not like his credibility was tarnished. He has none. His on-air advocacy for candidates provided far more assistance than a couple of grand quietly donated to their coffers.
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