The execs likely had someone remind them of Dan Rathergate, and they actually for once realized, "shit! We are going to sabatoge Obama, we need to do something!"
That being said, too little too late, and their decisions won't impact the rest of the Olbermans, and Matthews strung through out the liberal media. The American people will make the right choice when push comes to shove.
As for Olberman, who the hell thinks that a degree in communications makes you qualified to comment on sports, or real news for that matter! This guy is like a real life cartoon!