Keith Olbermann Apologizes To Viewers, Strikes Back At MSNBC

In an aggressive statement questioning the legitimacy of his two-day suspension from MSNBC, Keith Olbermann addressed his viewers Monday night, saying that they were responsible for retuing him to the air following revelations that he had contributed to the campaign funds of three Democrats in last week's election.

In an open letter to viewers, he blamed NBC for creating a donation policy that was "inconsistently applied," and said he did not know the rule existed. He also, referring to what he called a "ground-rattling" outpouring of support from viewers, said their efforts "should remind us of the power of individuals spontaneously acting together to correct injustices great or small."

He acknowledged that there should have been a conversation with NBC executives, saying that the donations merited public acknowledgment and perhaps an inteal waing. Instead, he said, he was suspended even after one of his representatives was told he would not be, and he leaed about the suspension through the media.

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