MSNBC actually IS "fair and balanced"! MSNBC suspends Joe Scarborough for campaign donations

[Harry Monroe]

MSNBC suspends Joe Scarborough for campaign donations
By Joe Pompeo

Just two weeks after MSNBC suspended Keith Olbermann for donating money to three Democratic political candidates, the network has suspended fellow cable anchor Joe Scarborough for making similar campaign contributions.

In a statement, MSNBC President Phil Griffin said Scarborough, host of "Morning Joe," informed him Friday morning that between 2004 and 2008, he had made eight $500 contributions to various local candidates in Florida, where he previously served as a Republican congressional representative.

As a result, the network has suspended Scarborough for two days without pay. He will return to the air Nov. 24.

"In my conversation with Joe two weeks ago, he did not recall these contributions," said Griffin. "Since he did not seek or receive prior approval for these contributions, Joe understands that I will be suspending him for violating our policy. As Joe recognizes, it is critical that we enforce our standards and policies."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thecutline/20101119/ts_yblog_thecutline/msnbc-suspends-joe-scarborough-for-campaign-donations

[GoCubsGo]

1. And, they're still wrong.

I can't stand Scarborough, but if it was wrong to suspend Keith for making donations, then it's wrong to suspend him, too.

[Harry Monroe]

2. Wrong, but fair is fair. If Keith is suspended, let there be no double standard.

Suspend Joe also.

[kick-ass-bob]

3. It's bullshit.

They surely asked Joe when he was on vacation (the week of T'giving?) and suspended him for the same length of time at his convenience.

CYA, all the way.

[asdjrocky]

4. "did not recall"

I love that.

[Erose999]

5. Joey "dead intern" Scarbrough's program won't be missed. n/t.

[monmouth]

6. No one seems to care. Is he looking for a 350K signature

petition to bring him back? Hahahaha.

[Jensen]

7. Boo Hoo.. Joey needed some love or extra days to his vacation!!!??!!

[iwillalwayswonderwhy]

8. Maybe Scab saw it increased Olbermann's ratings

Dream on, Joe.

[John Kerry VonErich]

9. suspicious

Keith's suspension was declared indefinite, yet Joe was declared 2 days

[DCKit]

10. Not suspicious. Complete B.S..

They wanted to fire K.O..

Now, they're trying to prove that they're "fair and balanced" and increase Joey's ratings. Next time they go after K.O., they'll have more credibility.

Unfortunately, many who watch M$NBC are going to fall for it.

[w4rma]

11. Exactly. (nt)

[ThoughtCriminal]

12. One other difference

Keith never tried to hide his contributions. When Joe was asked about contributions, he "forgot" to mention them. from the looks of things, tt was only after the outrage over Olbermann's suspension and everybody started asking about Scarborough that Griffin had to do something to try and look fair.

To call this call this even handed is laughable.