Following public outcries from around the political spectrum - from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on the left, to National Review columnist Bill Kristol on right, not to mention an on-line petition 300,000 signatures strong - MSNBC announced yesterday that "Countdown" host Keith Olbermann will return to his post Tuesday.
Olbermann was "suspended indefinitely" on Friday morning following disclosure of personal donations to three Democratic congressional candidates during the just ended campaign season. Apparently, NBC News policy requires on-air talent to request permission prior to making such donations. According to the NBC News president, Olbermann did not get advanced permission.
This whole episode was a big, giant clusterfuck. The big-whigs at NBC News have Santorum all over their faces.
