BoldProgressives petition to reinstate Keith:

[mod mom]

BREAKING: MSNBC has suspended star anchor Keith Olbermann following the news that he donated to three Democratic candidates this election cycle.

Sign our emergency petition to MSNBC. Tell them to put Olbermann back on the air NOW!

Then, pass this to your progressive friends.

Media are writing about this breaking story right now, and our growing petition will display the public outrage. Sign here.

NBC policy does not prohibit employees from donating to political candidates. But MSNBC president Phil Griffin is miffed that Keith didn't get "prior approval" first. Seriously. His feelings are hurt.

Meanwhile, Republicans Joe Scarborough and Pat Buchanan also gave political contributions -- but are not suspended. It must only be ok for MSNBC employees to give to Republicans, not Democrats.

The Democratic Party sadly saw this week what happens when you alienate your base. Tell MSNBC that if they want to keep their viewers, they must put Keith back on the air NOW!

Then tell your friends. Thanks for being a bold progressive.

-- Julia Rosen, PCCC

http://act.boldprogressives.org/sign/petition_olbermann/?akid=2630.117343._qcA6M&rd=1&source=e1-5mo&t=1

P.S. It's worth noting that Olbermann donated to 2 PCCC-endorsed candidates: House Progressive Caucus Chair Raul Grijalva (who was just declared the winner, after lots of PCCC help!) and Jack Conway in Kentucky (who sends his immense thanks to PCCC members). Good for Keith.

[Individualist]

1. Thank you for posting this. I just signed it.

[mzmolly]

2. K and R. ( http://act.boldprogressives.org/sign/petition_olbermann/ )

works if the other link doesn't. :kick:

http://act.boldprogressives.org/sign/petition_olbermann/

[crazylikafox]

3. hmmm.... link seems to be overloaded. Not working

be sure to check back later

[mod mom]

5. hopefully that's a good sign.

[Joanne98]

7. Try this one....

http://act.boldprogressives.org/sign/petition_olbermann/?source=tw

[monmouth]

4. Done!

[Joanne98]

6. Done

[Greybnk48]

8. done and I've sent emails as well

to that fucking weasel Phil Griffin.

[FiveGoodMen]

9. Done. And rec'd.

[Alameda]

10. Done.

[AsahinaKimi]

11. Signed

K&R :kick:

[donco]

12. done

[DAMANgoldberg]

13. Done

I hate Comcast!

[cal04]

14. done and thank you

:kick:

[TreasonousBastard]

15. You really should read MSNBC policy before...

getting so upset.

As I posted this morning...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19178161 /

<...>
MSNBC.com requires permission of the editor in chief.

"MSNBC.com employees who take part in civic or other outside activities, including participation in political campaigns or public events such as speeches, marches and political rallies, or who publicly espouse controversial positions, may find that these activities jeopardize their standing as objective journalists. MSNBC.com employees should report any such potential conflicts in advance to, and obtain the prior approval of, the Editor in Chief or his designee.

"If a contribution, monetary or otherwise, to a candidate or group with a political or social agenda could create the appearance of a conflict of interest due to the employee’s responsibilities at MSNBC.com, the contribution must receive the prior approval of the section Executive Producer or Editor in Chief. Any participation in a political campaign must be reported to the employee’s immediate manager.
<...>

[shireen]

22. Keith is not an objective journalist

so the rule does not apply to him. Besides, that policy stinks to high heaven. See the statement from Bernie Sanders.
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2010/11/05-12

[Individualist]

16. kick

[WA98296]

17. done, thanks for the link

[mod mom]

18. 28,500 already signed, let's shoot this through the roof!

[Individualist]

28. through the roof and straight u to the stratosphere!

[neobeetle]

19. Done and done!

[ClassWarrior]

20. .

[shireen]

21. 6:35pm EDT, 53,195 signed

very impressive!

[highplainsdem]

23. Thanks! Signed it!

[Waiting For Everyman]

24. Done. If KO isn't back by Friday, I'm canceling Comcast.

He and few others were the only reason I was keeping it anyway - that, and inertia. This gives me a good reason to save $100 per month. I'm sure I'm not alone.

[laughingliberal]

25. K & R nt

[w8liftinglady]

26. I just signed,too...and left a message

[mod mom]

27. 64,237. keep it going!