Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
BREAKING: BILLY BUSH SUSPENDED FROM THE TODAY SHOW (Original Post) factfinder_77 Oct 2016 OP
Hmmph, he can always work as Donald's side kick SummerSnow Oct 2016 #1
He's the quintessential Trump apprentice pinboy3niner Oct 2016 #5
No surprise. procon Oct 2016 #2
I expect he will bounce back somewhere. BSdetect Oct 2016 #4
Nice timing! Coyotl Oct 2016 #6
Suspended, probably with pay, so NBC can point to that as some punishment so they BobbyDrake Oct 2016 #7

procon

(15,805 posts)
2. No surprise.
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 08:11 PM
Oct 2016

The Today Show's audience demographics are probably women with families, so NBC must protect their brand. Its easier for them to find a new host than explain why they would keep Bush on the payroll.

 

BobbyDrake

(2,542 posts)
7. Suspended, probably with pay, so NBC can point to that as some punishment so they
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 08:37 PM
Oct 2016

can just turn around and bring him back a few weeks later. He'll have his job back after some standard image rehab.

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»BREAKING: BILLY BUSH SUSP...