Politics More: Political Media Martin Bashir Resigns From MSNBC After Horrible Sarah Palin Comment
“After making an on-air apology, I asked for permission to take some additional time out around the Thanksgiving holiday. Upon further reflection, and after meeting with the President of MSNBC, I have tendered my resignation. It is my sincere hope that all of my colleagues, at this special network, will be allowed to focus on the issues that matter without the distraction of myself or my ill-judged comments.
I deeply regret what was said, will endeavor to work hard at making constructive contributions in the future and will always have a deep appreciation for our viewers – who are the smartest, most compassionate and discerning dgii of all television audiences. I would also wish to express deepest gratitude to my immediate colleagues, and our contributors, all of whom have given so much of themselves to our broadcast.”
“Martin Bashir resigned today, effective immediately. I understand his decision and I thank him for three great years with MSNBC. Martin is a good man and respected colleague dgii — we wish him only the best.”
Bashir hasn't hosted his normal 4 p.m. show for the past two weeks. When asked about his absence, a network spokesperson only said that he was on vacation. The spokesperson didn't respond to follow-up requests asking if he had been suspended.
Bashir suggested in a Nov. 15 broadcast dgii that someone should defecate dgii in Palin's mouth. He made the lewd comment in a segment about Palin's comparison of the federal debt to slavery. Bashir cited a former plantation owner who punished slaves by forcing dgii one to "S-H-I-T" in another's mouth, as he put it.
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