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Topic Posted by: Angela
Date Posted: Thu Nov 12 7:31:07 2009
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NEW YORK (AP) -- CNN host Lou Dobbs says he is leaving CNN effective immediately.

The longtime host of "Lou Dobbs Tonight" said Wednesday on his show that it would be his last. He said CNN had allowed him to be released from his contact, which would enable him "to pursue new opportunities."

He said he was considering a number of options.

The longest-running anchor on CNN's air, Dobbs was one of the nation's leading financial journalists before turning his program in a more opinionated direction. His persistent advocacy against illegal immigration angered many.

 





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Posted by: ~gg
Date posted: Fri Nov 13 3:27:15 2009
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Fox must have made him an offer he couldn't refuse.


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Posted by: Angela
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 14:11:44 2009
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Washington (CNN) – Heading into the critical 2010 midterm elections, CNN will launch a new weekday political program that will be hosted by award winning correspondent John King.

"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity, at this busy and consequential time, to have a platform to discuss and explore the big issues of our time," King, chief national correspondent and anchor of the network's Sunday program "State of the Union," said in a statement released Thursday by CNN.

Early next year, King will move into the 7 p.m. ET time slot that was previously held by longtime CNN anchor Lou Dobbs, who announced Wednesday that he was leaving the network.

"The program will reflect what CNN is all about: straight facts from our anchors and the widest range of opinions from across the political spectrum," Jonathan Klein, president of CNN/U.S., said in the network's statement. "John has enthralled CNN viewers with his vast political knowledge, and he has spent the past year reporting from beyond the Beltway on pressing policy issues and the real people they impact. Every night, he'll share his passion and his insights about what is really going on in Washington and across America."

CNN did not announce the name of King's new program and in the statement said he would "continue to anchor 'State of the Union' until early next year."

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  • I like John King. He fills in for Anderson Cooper. ~gg

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    Posted by: Miss.Bear
    Date posted: Thu Nov 12 13:38:58 2009
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    Oh no not Lou Dobbs! My dad always watches him every evening. That's one of his favorite news shows.

    I want to watch news but I can't find one I like yet.

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  • Why don’t you try John King, the one who’s going to take Dobbs’ place? He gives straight news. But he won’t start till after the first of the year. Also, if you want just the facts, you should probably watch C-Span but it might be a little boring for you. The three major networks probably give less biased news than any of the cable networks. / Vivian
  • I thought about PBS (Lehrer Newshour at 7 p.m.) but it is really in depth - very balanced, though. They always have people representing both sides of the discussion, and they are always very knowledgeable (not ringers like they have on Fox). The networks are pretty straightforward in the national news shows. That's probably the best place to start. // Shea
  • My dad likes Lehrer. Maybe I'll just watch that. Sometimes I watch it with him. Bill O'Reilly is kind of entertaining, I sometimes watch his show.

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    Posted by: Shea
    Date posted: Thu Nov 12 12:34:57 2009
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    Oh please! "Persistent advocacy against illegal immigration angered many?" How about his persistent bigotry and outright lies? How about his promoting the completely ridiculous "birther" crap? The man was off the rails, and CNN dumped him because he wouldn't rein it in. Fox News loves crooks and liars, so I'm sure he'll find a home if he wants one.

    I'm not a big CNN fan, but they did the right thing here. Bigotry, xenophobia, and hate talk have no place on a legitimate news channel.

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  • Well said, Shea. This is the same nutjob who refers to President Obama as Barack Hussein Obama. He's as subtle about his racism as a sledgehammer. Bonnie

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    Posted by: Angela
    Date posted: Thu Nov 12 11:38:45 2009
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    Thanks for all of your responses..My gut feeling when I read this was he is going to FOX news.

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    Posted by: Vivian
    Date posted: Thu Nov 12 11:33:48 2009
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    Lou has a long record of spreading lies and conspiracy theories about immigrants and Latinos, etc.  Maybe he’ll go on tour with his counterpart and fellow birther, Sarah Palin, and then run with her in 2012, or maybe he’ll go work on the border.  If he does end up at Faux he’ll get beaucoup ratings over there with his xenophobia on immigration, and he’ll be able to spread his conspiracy theories to a willing audience.  

     


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    Posted by: Donata
    Date posted: Thu Nov 12 9:58:31 2009
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    I will miss him, he is one of the few that will tell it like it is.....

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  • If that's what you think, you might want to do a little fact-checking of Lou's claims. ~i&b

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    Posted by: ingyandbert
    Date posted: Thu Nov 12 9:40:07 2009
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    It's not Dobbs ''persistent advocacy against illegal immigration'' that angers people, it's the outright lies and distortions.  Most Americans are against illegal immigration and for stronger border security.  The majority supports efforts to restrict illegal entry into the country and force immigrants to enter in an accountable, documented, legal manner.  Dobbs seems to be against immigration period, and has deep ties to at least one anti-immigration hate group.   His wacko conspiracy theories, including his fanatical promotion of the Birther movement, have been a black eye for CNN and for journalism in general for some time now.  Some people speculate that Dobbs will be going over to the Dark Side at FauxNews (though he and Fox both deny it) while others claim Dobbs is planning to run for office, possibly even President.  In that case, Loopy Lou and  Screw-Loose Sarah would have to duke it out to see who carries the mantle for the Crazy Train ticket; that could be, um, entertaining.

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