Clinton Campaign Not Looking for Shuster to Be Fired, After All

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Forum Name General Discussion: Primaries
Topic subject Clinton Campaign Not Looking for Shuster to Be Fired, After All
Topic URL http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4510989#4510989
4510989, Clinton Campaign Not Looking for Shuster to Be Fired, After All
Posted by MassDemm on Sat Feb-09-08 09:02 PM

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/02/clinton-campa-1.html

February 09, 2008 9:07 PM

After some conversations with folks at the Clinton campaign, I can offer some clarity -- maybe -- on what they're asking NBC/MSNBC to do.

And despite Clinton's letter, saying David Martin Shuster's apology and suspension was not sufficient, Clinton's goal is not for NBC to fire Shuster, he and his fans will be happy to hear. Until Thursday, the Clinton campaign had no issues with Shuster, I'm told.

The campaign says it has more to do with what it sees as a sexist, locker room, on-air atmosphere at MSNBC.

Clinton supporters ask: what other network has had, within the space of one year, because of comments widely seen as boorish and inappropriate, a firing (Imus), an on-air apology (Chris Matthews) and a suspension (Shuster)?

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1. Cultural sensitivity training...

that's what is needed at MSNBC.

It is perfectly reasonable for Senator Clinton to ask that they implement such a program. Almost all companies have them now. Universities certainly do. Healthcare workers too.

It is time for this station to come into the present and get their staff some contact hours that would help them discern what is appropriate language for their audience.