MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough Suspended for Political Contributions
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Jonathon M. Seidl
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Following an example the network set with liberal host host Keith Olbermann, MSNBC has suspended conservative host Joe Scarborough for political contributions made while he has been at the network.
The decision comes after Politico uncovered eight previously unknown $500 contributions to friends and family members running for state and local offices. Scarborough has admitted to the donations.
The donations violated a policy of parent company NBC, which bans political contributions by employees without specific permission from the network’s president.
His suspension will keep him off the program “Morning Joe” for two days.
“I recognize that I have a responsibility to honor the guidelines and conditions of my employment, and I regret that I failed to do so in this matter,” Scarborough said in a statement. “I apologize to MSNBC and to anyone who has been negatively affected by my actions.”
In that statement, Scarborough added that as soon as he was made aware of the donations he called network president Phil Griffin “and agreed with Phil’s immediate demand of a two-day suspension without pay.”
The donations, which stretch back as far as five years to 2005, are “all to Republican candidates to whom he was close who were running for state legislative seats in or near Scarborough’s hometown of Pensacola, Fla.,” Politico reports.
Politico initially uncovered five political donations by Scarborough, but when it contacted the morning host about them he discloses three more.
Griffin and MSNBC took similar action against host Keith Olbermann earlier this month when it was revealed he donated a total of $7,200 to three different Democratic candidates this election season.
But that suspension included much more drama. Originally Olbermann was suspended indefinitely without pay. That punishment was later reduced to two days and reports now suggest that MSNBC paid Olbermann for the suspended time.
Additionally, a recent article by Howard Kurtz in the Daily Best chronicled the days surrounding Olbermann’s suspension, in which Griffin at one point threatened to fire Olbermann and told him that the two were “at war.”
By all accounts, the Scarborough suspension was without incident.
This is a breaking news story. Updates may be added.
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Comments (145)
N37BU6
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:47pm“LOOK AT US! LOOK AT US!”
MSNBC attracting any attention it can get, for anything.
Report Post »onesiphorus
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:41pmwait a tick…
Report Post »“as soon as he was made aware of the donations he called network president Phil Griffin” WHAT?!
How can you not remember being aware of contributing thousands of dollars?
MozarkDawg
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 7:16pmFrom the article: In that statement, Scarborough added that as soon as he was made aware of the donations he called network president Phil Griffin “and agreed with Phil’s immediate demand of a two-day suspension without pay.”
>wait a tick…
“as soon as he was made aware of the donations he called network president Phil Griffin” WHAT?!
How can you not remember being aware of contributing thousands of dollars?
That one jumped out at me as well, ONESIPHORUS — not just how does he not remember, but what is this “as soon as he was made aware of the donations” , they didn’t happen last week or last month, the article says they go back FIVE YEARS. This one is all ****-eyed.
Report Post »Johnnyp1958
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:35pmWHAT ? Now I’ll have to go back to reading PRAVDA to get my commie news
Report Post »Diamondback
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:33pmALERT!
Watch the other hand folks!
Here’s the real story we should be watching: Go to http://newzeal.blogspot.com/
scroll down and watch the video from the CEO of the John Birch Society:
EXPOSING TERRORISM: Inside the Terror Triangle
to understand better the relationship between Islamic radicalism, International/Soviet/Communist expansionism and DHS/TSA tactics/techniques, The Patriot Act, etc. etc.
It’s all designed to circumvent our constitution and eventually eliminate our civil rights by conditioning WE THE PEOPLE to voluntarily give up our civil rights in the interest of security (false security at that!).
Then check out http://www.jbs.org and http://www.exposingterrorism.com for more info.
This really makes sense to me and especially note the part about the U.S. Government’ s official goal of helping create a NEW WORLD ORDER in the report from George H.W. Bush’s administration (The National Security Strategy of the U.S. @ about 15:20 in the video)!!
Folks, things are worse than even we think I fear!
I PRAY I’M WRONG!!
Report Post »Obama_2012
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 7:38pmI know Beck has been taking his marching orders from Alex Jones, but you tinfoil hatters are out of control. Next thing you know there will be articles on here from infowars.com
You nutters are funny though. “ON NOES DA ALIENS IS GUNSTA GETR DUN IN 2012”
Report Post »Noodle
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:26pmOlbermann was paid for his two days off the air…I hope they give Joe a paid vacation as well (you know, in the name of “fairness.”)
Report Post »NE12012
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:22pmI’d like to opt out of the next 4 April political contributions…….errr confiscations.
Report Post »jagr1850
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:20pmif the dude make 7 $$$million dollars a year , just where are they going with a 2 day suspension……now even fewer people will go near that show ……..MSNBC will lose market share again !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »HippoNips
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:20pmJoe is MSNBC’s token RINO. and he donated to RINO’s
Report Post »Total non-storty to get back lost viewers who just can’t stand MSNBC and for reasons that do not include who they privately donate to.
SheriS
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:18pmAfter one of their own disappeared for this, would this come as a surprise to poor JOE? Guess what is good for one of their people is good for all. Wonder how many more will be sitting on the sidelines!
Report Post »SENIORCHIEF
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:14pmHmm, I wonder if this conservative will be back to work on Mondsy or even Tuesday? Will the Marxist Socialist National Barak Channel (MSNBC) defend him as much as they defended Blabbermann? Will Mancow go on a rant tonight, oops, they do not have “news” shows on Friday nights. Will Mancow go on a rant against Fox News commentators on Monday, sticking up for Joe? Dumb question because we all know the answer but it has to be asked.
Report Post »stinkybisquit
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:10pmPssst Joe. Welcome to the Fox News Organization!
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:17pmno thank you……………if hes conservative im a leprechaun
Report Post »stinkybisquit
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:23pmNo, really. They should offer him a job, just to see what what his and MSNBC’s reactions would be. They would probably turn leprechuan faster than you!
Report Post »aLinedog
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:08pmWhy bother? Their entire programming is political and left-leaning. I watched the election night coverage on MSNBC. I like to scout the liberals, having been one for nearly two decades, to see what Big Brother’s Lips are saying.
Report Post »Really, this is nothing to be celebrated but rather mocked. MSNBC thinks this will somehow make them more credible. Credibility would require them to offer more views than: Socialist, Communist, Left-Wing, and Democrat.
(All of which pretty much fall under the umbrella of Progressive. And no, Obama2012, I am not parroting Glenn… I learned about the Proggies and their hide and seek games when I was still a teenager. I read voraciously, with a focus on History and social study. It wasn’t until I listened to Obama for months, during his campaign, that I put it all together and jumped off that Progressively sinking ship. It’s good to be among Honest people again.)
Gonzo
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:16pmYou have a strong stomach, I start wretching after 5 minutes of PMSNBC.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:02pm@Alinedog
My grandfather and grandmothers helped me get into reading and learning of history. Some of us also have been crying foul at the events for years without many people listening. Now the storm is here, and they will either listen, awaken and prepare – or they will pass into the night.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:08pmSuspend them all, let Comcast sort them out.
Report Post »OklahomaBound
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:08pmOh no, who will provide the balanced voice for the right on Joe’s show with Joe gone….oh that’s right, there was no voice for the right when Joe was there. Carry on people, carry on.
Report Post »GadsdenGurl
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:07pmactually Joe gave to R candidates:
OpenSecrets.org reveals that MSNBC host Joe Scarborough and MSNBC contributor Pat Buchanan have also made contributions to political campaigns.
In March 2006, Scarborough, who hosts the show Morning Joe, gave $4200 to Derrick Kitts (R-OR). And, as the Daily Kos points out, a month later Kitts was a guest on Scarborough’s show.
Between 2005-2008, Pat Buchanan made five contributions to Republican candidates, totaling $2250.
NBC News producer Mary Murray, who also does reporting for NBC News and MSNBC, gave $250 to John Waltz (D-KY) this year. In 2008 she gave the same amount to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.”
Report Post »MozarkDawg
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 6:44pm>In March 2006, Scarborough, who hosts the show Morning Joe, gave $4200 to Derrick Kitts (R-OR). And, as the Daily Kos points out, a month later Kitts was a guest on Scarborough’s show.
This is the key point, the one being made by MSNBC management. At least Scarborough waited a month before having Kitts on as a guest — Olbermann had all three of the pols that he gave money to as guests on his program as well, one the VERY DAY he made the campaign donation.
Report Post »jedi.kep
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:07pmMSNBC. What a joke.
Mornin’ Joe…What to rename if for the next two days….Morning Tea?
Report Post »TrueGrit
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:36pmfunny….
Wolverine
GadsdenGurl
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:05pmJoe? Shame on you — you used to be conservative.
Report Post »OmegaMan
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:04pmRules are rules. You can’t blame the brass for enforcing policy.
Report Post »Indyeast
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:04pm“NOTICE US!!!”…lol
Report Post »WE don’t care.
RightUnite
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:03pmWhat a freakin joke
Report Post »Obama_2012
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:03pmGood. Get that sexist off the air.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:07pmOlbermann? We all agree with you, for the first time.
Report Post »Morningcrapper
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:09pmMica is still gonna be on air so the sexism will continue. Joe keeps her in check……
Obama_2012
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:19pmGONZO
You won’t see me support Olbermann either. He’s as bad as Ed, Hannity, Beck and O’Reilly. They’re all hate-mongers doing what they can to rile the bases of their respective sides. But hey, keep playing Red vs Blue if it makes you happy. We have an historic opportunity with this great President we have now. Show the world we are beyond racism and imperialism, lean forward. But no, the carnival barkers keep going and going and you’re all to blind to see it.
Funny how Beck talked about materialism the other day, but never brought up this video series (link below) by the guy who started it all. Could that be because Beck is using the same tricks on his followers?
http://bit.ly/aPIS4B
Report Post »Slevdog1
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:28pm“We have an historic opportunity with this great President we have now. Show the world we are beyond racism and imperialism……”
Didn’t he say something like that? Something like “hope, change, something or other”. His actions haven’t meant his words, and that will likely continue.
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:28pm@ OBAMA_2012
Beck does not use any tricks , your Obama does .
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:31pmObama_2012,
Ok, where is your proof that they are “hate mongers”? Fear mongers? Liars? Show the proof or shut up…Typical liberal, NO facts KNOW nothing! Liberalism is a mirage, a fallacy that is why you need to smear and slander instead of posting facts. You have No foundation to stand on and your belief in “Tolerance and acceptance” for all is hidden behind a mask of disingenuous “Biblical Principals”.
Report Post »john seven eighteen
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:38pm@OBAMA
“We have an historic opportunity with this great President we have now.”
What, did someone slip in a new president while I was sleeping last night? Surely you can’t be referring to Odumbo. I know you’re a liberal but surely you can tell the difference between great and pathetic.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:40pmObama_2012
Report Post »You’re the only carnival barker around here and you smell of elephant dung.
Obama_2012
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:57pmRobertCA – “Beck does not use any tricks”
Do you people even bother to read the books Beck tells you to read? I mean, I know you buy them, the Amazon sales reflect that, but what happens after? Do you just burn them?
Propaganda – Edward Bernays
Public Opinion – Walter Lippmann
The Phantom Public – Walter Lippmann
Falsehood in War Time – Arthur Ponsonby
All books written during the time Beck so hates, all books Beck has told you to read (except maybe the last one). If you‘ve read those books and you can’t see what Beck is doing, there’s no hope for you. He’s giving you the blueprint right out in the open.
And for those that like video more, here‘s the video version of Bernays’ work:
http://bit.ly/aPIS4B
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:58pm@Obama 2012
I pray for you, and for the nation, families and communities of all of the land. Blazers, united in prayer, even if with only one other person each day, can allow the providence of God to pour upon the land, and with His guidance and grace, protect us in the storm that is here.
Please, spread the word of the Prayer Crusade in which all that is asked is pray with another person believing in the power of prayer, two people, five, ten or more, linked this way in purpose and faith will allow miracles to happen and allow our nation to emerge from the storm greater than ever before.
Report Post »LtdGovt
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:18pmWhy do you insist that this is about race with Obama? Virtually no one is decrying him because of his race. You talk about leaning forward, into what? One world government? Abolition of sovereignty? What economic policy has this administration enacted that will or has create jobs or economic opportunities by means of free enterprise independent of government support?
You see in the end it is a fight for those of us who love this country, warts and all. We believe that man is capable of good and bad. That is why we are a country of law. Natural law. The law that says there is a higher power beyond ourselves. We are subject to those laws. The constitution was founded on those principles and that is the law of the land. Progressives think that we are a law onto ourselves that we can legislate and adjudicate according to the will and whim of man. History shows us this isn’t possible. Everywhere it has been tried ends up in tyranny and eventually collapses. When progressive ideals are usurping the power away from the people it can only end up in one place…in the hands of a few. Once that happens the adage absolute power corrupts absolutely will be the prevalent law. Barry, wittingly or unwittingly, is enacting sweeping changes that can only take us down the path to tyranny. The elite over the peasent. The nanny state that controls everything. Personally, I think to call us racist and bigots is absurd. A man’s skin color has nothing to do with his heart. We do not want nor will we accept these policies. We will stand firm and resolute against them now and for all time. Why? Because there is no greater ideal than freedom.
moonpeace
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 4:17pmOMG Obama_2012, are you freakin’ nuts concerning your comments to Gonzo? Obama has done nothing to relieve any racism. In fact, if anything, he has increased the amount of racism in this country today. I guess saying that makes me a racist too, right? Well, guess what! I don’t give a damn. The only reason Obama was elected was because he was black, which was a poor damn excuse. Yes, give the poor, lowly black man a chance, and he promises to bring us change and hope. After all, it is the least we can do after having held the black man down for so long, right? Well, Obama was given that chance and millions of Americans are now regretting it. He just doesn’t know what he is doing and now the entire country is paying for it, and in a big way. Many now realize their mistake as evidenced by our recent elections, and because it was such a huge mistake, we still have to wait another two years to completely make up for our stupidity. God bless America.
Report Post »Obama_2012
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 4:38pmMOONBEAM
Thanks for showing everyone the racism that bubbles just below the surface of the TEA kettle(which, as usual, won’t be called out by anyone here no matter how much we hear “the teapeople call out all racists”).
Obama wasn’t elected because he was black. He was elected because Bush DESTROYED the country. Check the numbers, 95%+ of blacks voted for Obama, but that’s not nearly enough to win. Your klan-kin voted for him too, get over it.
You should ask some of your Muslim-hating good Christian friends to pray for your deranged mind’s stability.
Report Post »Fear The Voices
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 8:23pmNObama 2010-
I’m all for electing a minority president; how about we elect Lt. Col. Allen West next time?
We’ve had enough of the hoax and chains, lies, blunders, blame, bowing, childish name calling, and the so-called transparency; let’s put somebody who has actually accomplished something in life and honestly believes in peoples ability to do the same for themselves, without being dependent on the government for everything in their life.
You know, the problem with your progressive elitist illness is that when you finally think you have reached the top, and that you have set the world ‘right,’ someone is going to come along who sees your ilk as the authority which needs to be taken down. And they’ll see your empire as the true evil it is, and they use your tactics against you and put you were you want to send us today. So gloat while you have the chance; it will be temporary.
Report Post »LowIQGenius
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:03pmHaha! Let’s see how long this one lasts…
Report Post »OmegaMan
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:06pm2 days. Just like Olbermann. They already set the suspension length. I wonder how Keefy will respond tonight. Anybody wanna volunteer to watch????
KenInIL
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 4:50pmAre the talking heads taking turns?
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:02pm‘night Joe…
Report Post »Morningcrapper
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:01pmI knew Joe gave money to Obama. But they are starting to eat their own. This is Priceless…………
Report Post »Morningcrapper
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:26pmIt just hit me, with Joe gone MSNBC will be nothing but stories about fat kids. The hazards of Twinkie addiction, eating lard out the can like poor kids parents make them do. OMG I’m gonna be sick………
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:02pmI don’t know why they all apologise wike a bunch of little kids. Did they accidently break the rules? I would love to hear just one person own up to what they did and say,”so what’s it to you?”, for a change.
Report Post »GulfPeg
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:26pmI don’t know why they are using their own money for contributions. They should use their money and give it to charity instead. George Soros has so much money, there is no need for political contritutions from anyone else!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on November 20, 2010 at 2:21amThis is a so strange … considering that their WHOLE network is one big politial contribution for the left! What would be the “value” of the time they spent promoting Obama, Pelosi, Reid etc … if put into $$?
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:01pmAwe, morning Joe will have to eat breakfast alone and without pay. I am so sad….BTW Joe, isn’t Progressivism GREAT? The lies, deceit keep piling up until it is time to “eat your own”.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:09pmWhy does not MSNBC just go out of business and let the country find some good shows to replace it.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm
aLinedog
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:13pm” The donations violated a policy of parent company NBC, which ban‘s political contributions by employees without specific permission from the network’s president. “
Report Post »cubber
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:15pmLet’s let them keep throwing money down the rat hole.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:19pm@The Blazers
If MSNBC decides to replace Scarborough with another host, I would have one extremely good one they might get and we could see his true self at the same time. Put on Soros a.k.a. “Spooky Dude.”
Imagine the scene…
(Opens: “Hello America this is the Puppet Master himself, Soros known to the world as “Spooky Dude” by some misinformed people that I soon will deal with one way or another…and now we go to the phones…”
(Phone rings: “Hi there Mr Puppet Master…it’s Glen Beck thanks for taking the call…”
(Soros: “Why can I never get him away from me wherever I go…”
HKS
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:23pmPoor ole Joe, I use to watch him several years ago and he didn’t seem like such a bad guy. I guess NBC finally has him whipped into shape, he fits right in now. Way to go Joe.
Report Post »TNT1
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:26pmI smell a setting up. The left is looking to stop the Conservative freight train thats running up their hiney
Report Post »ANTIPATHIZER308WIN
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:39pmJust another punk sell out politician/political talk show host.He talked conservative until he figured that he could better endear himself to the MSNBC audience. Gravy sucking pig! I’ll puke if FOX picks him up. I think he got bumped off of WABC NY because people couldn’t stomach him and Mika anymore.
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:54pmSay it ain’t so, Joe…….say it ain’t so!!
Report Post »LtdGovt
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:58pmAnyone know how much NBC’s parent company donated?
Report Post »irloyal
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:00pmWhat is this show Morning Joe? And who is Joe anyway?
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:02pmWell, at least they are treating both the same – right and left – I can’t believe Scarborough thought he could get away with that. http://maboulette.wordpress.com
Report Post »pajamash
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:04pmShouldn’t conservative be in quotation marks? The times I‘ve seen him he doesn’t act like my type of conservative and I’m center right.
Report Post »101
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:11pmGive him a couple days vacation to forget about what he has done, worked for Olbermann
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:11pmObama_2012,
Just because government is your “god” does not mean you are right. Government is your crutch, that’s your belief and so be it. However, if you want that then move to Europe… America has the government work for us…that is what America is about. We take care of each other, we inspire and create without government intrusion or intervention. All ideas, inventions and ingenuity were created by the dreams and sweat of the American people and NOT by your “god” the government. Choose your god/God now because you’ll have to follow it/him for all eternity.
Report Post »Obama_2012
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:21pmcessna152
Government isn’t my god, and neither of them is my crutch. And what do you have against crutches? Some people use alcohol, some use crack or heroin, and some use god as a crutch, that‘s their choice in a free society isn’t it?
And America hasn’t been about what you speak for a LONG time, as your Idol constantly reminds you. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, standing army/navy? None of it is Constitutional, but you guys don’t say get rid of it do you? Just get rid of what you don’t use, right? You’re a Christian, who need Islam? You’re a rich old white person, who needs help for poor minorities?
Nobody is going to take teapeople seriously until you’re willing to give up your welfare programs and hold the Wall Street/Big Oil terrorists accountable. Until then, you’re cogs in Murdoch/Koch machine. Or should I say puppets on their strings?
Report Post »DirectlyUnPCman
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:45pmYou knew it was coming. MSNBC has to be seen as PC. Its just a scam to make you believe they are fair and open. But then again, does anyone even care?
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 4:27pmMSNBC likes to keep tabs on its employees’ political affiliations.
Olbermann; Scarborough; The Right seems fine with your secret personal contributions. You might consider that out loud some time during your shows.
You’re welcome.
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 6:28pmActually, I think they had to find something (anything even giving street directions) to nail someone who supported a REPUBLICAN (aka conservative). That way, they aren’t targeting a liberal unfairly.
As for the two day suspension (and possibly with pay for Olberman), I suspect the lawyers had something to say about the original “indefinite” announcement and the lack of salary. Did anyone else notice the wildly different amounts and the time spans involved? Of course, according to NBC, any amount is illegal, but KO gave a significant amount in one year, and JS gave smaller amounts over five years. Curious, no?
Report Post »aamador
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 6:31pmLtdGovt
For that you have to check with Spooky Dude
Report Post »Montana Made
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 6:39pmAccording to Fox News and the story- the donations were to Republicans- not Progressives.
Good for MSNBC for upholding the rules- if they did it to Olbie- they should do it to Joe.
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