Thread: Sharpton Caught Unaware of MSNBC Campaign Endorsement Policy

He should have been fired!

Rev. Sharpton will be adhering to NBC News policies now that he’s an MSNBC host. NBC News prohibits employees from campaigning for candidates without prior consent from management
Sharpton Caught Unaware of MSNBC Campaign Endorsement Policy
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- Don Irvine Saturday, September 3, 2011
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Al Sharpton, whose Politics Nation show made its official debut this week on MSNBC, apparently forgot to read all the fine print on his contract when it comes to the network’s campaign endorsement policy, which tripped up Keith Olbermann and Joe Scarborough.

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Sharpton on Wednesday and he told the paper that he wasn’t aware of any MSNBC rules that prohibit him from endorsing candidates. “I cannot write checks, but I can make endorsements if I choose,â€

[quote][i]Lauren Skowronski, a network spokeswoman, said, “Rev. Sharpton will be adhering to NBC News policies now that he’s an MSNBC host. NBC News prohibits employees from campaigning for candidates without prior consent from management.â€