Comcast owns MSNBC. Meet Phil Anschutz, major Comcast shareholder and virtual ATM for the GOP.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

November 05, 2010 12:14 PM
What Role Did Comcast Play in Keith Olbermann's Suspension?--UPDATED

By karoli

Comcast now owns MSNBC after their acquisition was completed earlier this year, despite protestations from many of us. A look at campaign finance disclosures for several organizations shows that Phil Anschutz,



chairman of Comcast major shareholder and content partner with Comcast, donated large sums of money to the First Amendment Alliance, one of the largest outside groups targeting Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections.

The Anschutz Corporation, wholly owned by Phil Anschutz, gave $50,000 on 9/24/2010 to the First Amendment Alliance. The two candidates targeted by the First Amendment Alliance? Jack Conway and Michael Bennet.

Keith Olbermann gave to Jack Conway's campaign along with Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords.

In addition, the Anschutz family donated $169,900 to Republican candidates and committees during the 2010 election cycle, according to Open Secrets.

Additionally, Comcast Corporation has contributed $125,000 to the Republican Governors' Association in the 2010 cycle (as of 9/30/2010).

http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/what-role-did-comcast-play-keith-olbermanns

[otohara]

1. Ahhhhh Michael Bennet's Former Employer

one of the reasons I had to "hold my nose"

[tridim]

2. Any of you who were defending MSNBC and blaming KO earlier are free to apologize here.

Thank you.

Keith was sacked for political purposes by people who give (and will continue to give) billions to Republicans.

[EFerrari]

8. It would be nice if people questioned the Official Story

before they bought in.

[Ninga]

3. Depressing. Enlightening.

[aquart]

4. This is why we were worried about the Comcast acquisition.

And then we said, Nah, they won't mess with a winner.

[1776Forever]

5. A lot of us on DU had questioned this move when it was reported Comcast was buying MSNBC -

We were told then not to worry - right! I hope there isn't more to come...........

[EFerrari]

6. Always follow the money. n/t

[Hubert Flottz]

7. Karl and his coroprate masters are shooting for a total takeover

of America and everything in it including your ass!

[Swamp Rat]

10. yep

eom

[AsahinaKimi]

9. So once Comcast owns MSNBC

who will be fired next? I am betting MSNBC will shake up its entire line up, and add all conservative people..

[suffragette]

11. K&R

[leftstreet]

12. This is the same rich fuck behind 'Waiting For Superman'

Waiting for Superman" funder Phil Anschutz: evangelical fundie, anti-gay winger

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=9339564


Fundie Winger Phil (Waiting for Superman) Anschutz's "Philanthropies"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=9363477


:puke:

[Stinky The Clown]

13. MSNBC: Worse Than Fox

The evidence is EVERYWHERE

[Cognitive_Resonance]

14. This story just helped me make the decision to ditch Comcast service. Better options available. nt

[City Lights]

15. We dumped them for cable. Now I'm going to look into dumping them for phone

and internet service.