Olbermann, Unsuspended
After an eventful and controversial, albeit very short, suspension for making campaign contributions to Democratic candidates before the midterm elections, MSNBC's top blustermonger Keith Olbermann returned to the airwaves Tuesday night. What did he have to say?After an eventful and controversial, albeit very short, suspension for making campaign contributions to Democratic candidates before the midterm elections, MSNBC’s top blustermonger Keith Olbermann returned to the airwaves Tuesday night. What did he have to say? Well, funny you should ask, as we have the clip right here. –KA
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