I guess they were afraid someone would get the idea Olberman was biased.
I hate to defend a crazy lefty, but the corporate policy is stupid and hypocritical.
At least with Olberman you knew what you were getting. It is the slimy liberals who claim to be “objective journalists” that we need to worry about.
Not only should they be allowed to make political contributions, they should be encouraged to do so and to disclose it on the air.
Viewers have a right to know the political views of broadcast personalities.