Especially now that we know his dismissal came by way of his refusal to apologize on air?
BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Network sources tell Playbook that Keith Olbermann was suspended because he refused to deliver an on-camera mea culpa, which would have allowed him to continue anchoring “Countdown.” Olbermann told his bosses he didn’t know he was barred from making campaign contributions, although he is resisting saying that publicly. Olbermann may not hold as many cards as he thinks. He makes $7 million a year and MSNBC’s prime time is not as dependent on him as it was before the addition of Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell, who make considerably less.
Bonus: Should journalists be allowed to donate privately to campaigns?
“The thighmaster. Neither a thigh nor a master. Discuss.”
Previously on Big Journalism:
Phil Griffin, MSNBC Prez, Should Bring Back Olbermann
Rachel Maddow Defends MSNBC’s Imaginary Credibility
Keith Olbermann, A Memorial Tribute
Saturday Open Thread: Is Olbermann Story Insubordination or MSNBC/Comcast Cop-Out?
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