HaHa! MSNBC suspends Scarborough for campaign donations

MSNBC suspends Scarborough for campaign donations
By: Kenneth P. Vogel
November 19, 2010 01:37 PM EST

MSNBC said Friday that it is suspending “Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough for two days after he acknowledged giving eight previously unknown $500 contributions to friends and family members running for state and local offices during his tenure at the network, a violation of parent NBC’s ban on political contributions by employees without specific permission from the network president.

“I recognize that I have a responsibility to honor the guidelines and conditions of my employment, and I regret that I failed to do so in this matter,” Scarborough said in a statement. “I apologize to MSNBC and to anyone who has been negatively affected by my actions,” said, adding that after he was made aware of some of the contributions, he called MSNBC president Phil Griffin “and agreed with Phil's immediate demand of a two-day suspension without pay.”

POLITICO had sought comment from the network after finding evidence that Scarborough gave at least five separate previously unknown $500 contributions while serving as an MNBC host – all to Republican candidates to whom he was close who were running for state legislative seats in or near Scarborough’s hometown of Pensacola, Fla. After being contacted by POLITICO about the donations, Scarborough voluntarily disclosed three other $500 contributions to a friend running for county office in Florida.

Scarborough’s suspension, during which he will not be paid, will end Wednesday, Griffin said in a statement, adding “As Joe recognizes, it is critical that we enforce our standards and policies.”

The disciplinary action against Scarborough, a former Republican congressman who also writes a weekly column for POLITICO, came two weeks after MSNBC announced it was suspending “Countdown” host Keith Olbermann “indefinitely” for three contributions he made to Democratic candidates during the 2010 campaign cycle. The network later reduced the suspension to two days.

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http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1110/45411.html

It's not their business on who private citizens contribute to. Yes, his show is political but as long as he doesn't show verbal support for the politician of his choice and report the news as he's supposed to then there should be no problem.

Therefore, they probably won't do it.

The policy is obviously stupid.

Nonetheless, I'm starting to wonder if this is really just a marketing gimmick -- you know, MSNBC's effort to distinguish itself from FauxNews.

have a week in Florida....The only difference this "vacation" will be his not being paid. What a joke, Griffin trying not to look partial....

to suspend KO, since he was probably due for a few days off after all the work he put in leading up to it.

They are not journalists in the strictest sense.

I think Joe should feel our love. }(

You can help joe at this website


www.ikilledmyinternreinstatemepleasecom

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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Pig-eyed Joe will be restored to his previous position in no time!

Ooh listen: Crickets!

He didn't know that HE had made contributions????

And finally 'fessed up to his boss about them.

My ass. He knew about them all along and lied to his boss and everyone else about them until he was caught.

nevermind that keith had the threat of a permanent firing and needed to muster massive popular support in order to save his job, whereas joe scab knows in advance that it's only for 2 days.

Bullshit.

How do they give KO and Joe different punishments for the same offense just a few weeks apart?

...and new sidekicks too.

Most people I bring that up with have not heard about the story:

Joe Scarborough and Corporate McPravda want you to forget Lori Klausutis.

While I remember hearing the Markos did bring it up once on-air, I'd like to know Joe's side -- for fair and balanced's sake.

What pissed me off is that these two news stories occurred right around the same time. Of course, the media went after the "D" and left the "Magic R" alone.

it is amazing to me how that whole thing was either covered-up or ignored by most of the MSM. What is MSNBC doing having asshats like him and Pat Buchanan on their paid staff anyways?

and why she will NEVER be back on his show. or even mentioned..:)

http://www.pensitoreview.com/2010/07/09/scarboroughs-twitter-snit-revives-his-own-2001-dead-intern-scandal/

here's the run in he had with Rachel.. I got the two mixed up..although she HAS talked about it on her show..

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/7/3/195510/5814

more Joey tantrums..videos
http://wn.com/Joe_Scarborough

...I wonder why her family accepted that.

vs Keith Olbermann.

I'm betting not nearly as many. :)

and preferably in public.

Somehow I doubt it, but let's see.