Joe Scarborough Suspended by MSNBC

(Nov. 19) -- Here we go again.

For the second time this month, MSNBC has suspended one of its program anchors over campaign donations to political candidates. Joe Scarborough, the host of "Morning Joe," received news that the network was giving him a two-day suspension over what it described as eight contributions of $500 to friends and family members who ran for political office, Politico reports.

"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."

Scarborough will not be paid during his suspension. The move comes just two weeks after MSNBC suspended Keith Olbermann for making three separate donations of $2,400 to political candidates in the midterm election cycle.

NBC, the parent company of MSNBC, has a policy against its employees making contributions without first receiving permission from network officials.

Read more at Politico.

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