MSNBC suspends Scarborough for campaign donations

Politico ^ | 11/19/10

[My Favorite Headache]

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.”

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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.”

[sauropod]

Another NPR moment for an MSLSDer (Faux Republican).

[lonestar67]

Oh no!

Who will stand and sell out almost all known conservative principals on air under the auspices of providing all perspectives? /sarc

[driftdiver]

maybe they discovered a way to get ratings

[Izzy Dunne]

See! They DO enforce it on both sides!

Both the far-far-extreme-far left and the not-so-far left are subject to the same rules!

[mbarker12474]

Another weekend off?

[brownsfan]

Anyone watching Morning Joe will be treated to an endless stream of shots of Mika alternately looking constipated, or as if she’s filling her pants.

[abb]

Maybe they’ll try the Howard Beale tactic and begin offing themselves on air...

[Phlap]

Were any of them guests on his show?

[ColdOne]

As Joe recognizes, it is critical that we enforce our standards and policies.” Again Who Knew MSNBC has "standards and policies?"

[Keith in Iowa]

>>>... endless stream of shots of Mika alternately looking constipated, or as if she’s filling her pants.

I thought that was the nature of the beast.

[McGruff]

Scarborough’s suspension, during which he will not be paid, will end Wednesday,

Will he go on double secret probation after that?

[ZULU]

“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 “

Guess that Republican part was what got him in trouble.

[grumpygresh]

No one likes traitor Joe. Bi-partisan schadenfreude.

[Dr. Ursus]

That ain’t coffee in that cup!

[Old Teufel Hunden]

"maybe they discovered a way to get ratings"

That tactic hasn't worked for Olberman. He's still only getting his five faithful wingnuts watching him every night. Just like before the suspension...

[McGruff]

What about Mika. She done this? How about ever other MSDNC employee. Their records going to be searched?

[Conservative Tsunami]

...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.

Scarborough gave money to "Republican candidates"?? This is the most shocking revelation of this story.

[SilvieWaldorfMD]

That’s funny, Drift!

[NC Angeleyes]

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