I’m ambivalent about Olbermann’s suspension. On the one hand, it seems like this is a BS reason to suspend him; if MSNBC thought it would damage anyone’s perception of Olbermann’s impartiality, they’re delusional. Nobody thinks Olbermann is impartial. He’s probably the least impartial person on TV.

On the other hand, if it really was in his contract and he did fail to follow the proper procedure, then tough luck for Keith. It looks as if MSNBC wanted to send him a message, and found an excuse to do it.

It might also have something to do with this:

MSNBC Overhaul in The Works?