Did Keith Olbermann Bolt MSNBC to Create Media Empire?

[babsbunny]

http://www.thewrap.com/television/article/keith-olbermann-leaves-msnbc-24127

Published: January 21, 2011 @ 6:13 pm

It was Keith Olbermann's decision to leave his high-profile perch at MSNBC, TheWrap has learned. The outspoken host abruptly announced his departure on Friday evening, sending shockwaves through the cable news world.

But the sudden departure has a history, and the timing does not rule out a preemptive MSNBC move. The gadfly commentator first told the network last April that he wanted to leave and began negotiating his exit then, according to an individual with knowledge of the situation.

Olbermann abandoned the notion of leaving at that time but revived his plans in recent weeks with new representation from the talent agency ICM.

[Kurovski]

1. Sure. Why not?

I think this is a dupe.

[Liberal Veteran]

2. No, he left to begin his role as benevolent dictator.

Seriously though, there isn't really enough info to speculate on the reasons behind his leaving.

[Sinistrous]

3. And this conjecture is based on what?

[glinda]

6. There is nothing in that article even alluding to that .

[Maru Kitteh]

4. *spits wine on the keyboard*

media empire?

[southerncrone]

5. That would be a welcome idea.

[davidwparker]

7. "The Wrap" - Please. This doesn't even fit what is known.

That is, what he himself said in his abrupt signoff.