FOX News reports that MSNBC host Keith Olbermann is ending his "Countdown" show. According to TMZ, his firing is connected with the acquisition of NBC by Comcast, and that to take the sting out of his departure, he will be paid for the remainder of his contract ($7 million/year for 2 years, or a total of $14 million).
UPDATE1: In an effort to embarrass FOX News and make people feel sorry for him, Keith Olbermann, who isn't exactly destitute, was seen in his grubbies outside their studio. (Hat tip: Moonbattery)
UPDATE2: The Hill ran an article reporting how some of Olbermann's supporters are trying to get him to run for the Senate seat to be vacated by Joe Lieberman. Since he used to live in Connecticut, he might be able to re-establish residency - or he may run into the same problem as mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel, who lost another court challenge to his claim to being a Chicago resident.
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