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Re: Lou Dobbs to Leave CNN. Last Show was Tonight.
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2009, 08:44:39 AM »
I had heard rumors that Dobbs was in talks with Fox Business Channel.


Would make sense, he's been doing financial reports for years.
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Re: Lou Dobbs to Leave CNN. Last Show was Tonight.
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2009, 08:57:21 AM »
 AP story in today's local paper portrayed it as him being forced out by Hispanic groups for his views on illegal immagration.
I hope he not only moves over to Fox, but gets a healthy raise for doing it.

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/LaconiaPDF/2009/11/12L.pdf

NEW YORK (AP) — CNN’s Lou Dobbs, a lightning
rod for criticism following his transition from
a business journalist to an opinionated anchor on
such issues as illegal immigration, has told viewers
that he was quitting his nightly show to pursue new
opportunities.
“This will be my last broadcast,” Dobbs said on
the air Wednesday after giving the day’s headlines.
Dobbs, who hosts a daily radio show unrelated to
CNN, said the network had allowed him to be
released early from his contract.
Dobbs was a CNN original, signing on when the
cable network started in 1980. For much of that
time, he hosted a nightly business broadcast that
became one of the most infl uential shows in the corporate
world, and CNN’s most profi table show for
advertising revenue.
But Dobbs said his world view changed after the
2001 terrorist attacks and corporate corruption
scandals, and he began to more freely express his
opinions. He was particularly persistent in bringing
the immigration issue to the fore, winning him both
higher ratings and enemies. Latino groups had anactive petition drive seeking his removal.
His presence became awkward for CNN, particularly
as it began emphasizing reporting and
non-opinion shows. He angered management this
summer by pressing questions about President
Barack Obama’s birth site after CNN reporters
determined there was no issue.
Dobbs said the decision came after many months
of discussion with CNN U.S. President Jon Klein.
Dobbs said he wanted to concentrate on his role as a
commentator and on advocacy journalism.
Klein hailed Dobbs’ “appetite for big ideas, the
megawatt smile and larger than life presence he
brought to our newsroom.”
“With characteristic forthrightness, Lou has now
decided to carry the banner of advocacy journalism
elsewhere,” Klein said. “We respect his decision.”
Dobbs said he was proud of his role in helping to
build the fi rst cable news network. He said some
leaders in media, politics and business “have been
urging me to go beyond my role here at CNN and to
engage in constructive problem-solving.”

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Re: Lou Dobbs to Leave CNN. Last Show was Tonight.
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2009, 09:04:50 AM »
AP story in today's local paper portrayed it as him being forced out by Hispanic groups for his views on illegal immagration.
I hope he not only moves over to Fox, but gets a healthy raise for doing it.

And just for spite, he should sue CNN for discrimination. So what if it doesn't go anywhere. It would put CNN further in the whole fighting it. Last I checked you can't fire someone just because you disagree with their political views. But maybe it's different at CNN.
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Re: Lou Dobbs to Leave CNN. Last Show was Tonight.
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2009, 09:07:42 AM »
I had heard rumors that Dobbs was in talks with Fox Business Channel.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33868717/ns/entertainment-the_new_york_times/gt1=43001

At the time Mr. Dobbs was viewed as a potential hire for the Fox Business Network. But a Fox spokesperson said Wednesday, “We have not had any discussions with Lou Dobbs for Fox News or Fox Business.”

At the same time you must consider the source. MSDNC isn't exactly what I would call reliable.   Bill T.

 

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