Fox News has suspended Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum as contributors to the network because they “have signaled possible runs for the Presidency.”
Fox News anchor Bret Baier announced on air that starting today, the network had suspended its contributor arrangements with both Gingrich and Santorum, who have indicated they are planning presidential runs against President Barack Obama in 2012.
Baier, reports Mediaite, said the suspension is effective for 60 days and that their contracts with Fox News will officially be terminated on May 1. Sarah Palin wasn’t affected by the suspensions.
“This had been contemplated from the start,” Baier said on air. “This is Fox policy, this is the announcement that is being made today.”
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