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Update: Lou Dobbs to Quit CNN
NY Slimes ^ | 11/11/09

Posted on 11/11/2009 4:06:36 PM PST by freespirited

Lou Dobbs, the longtime CNN anchor whose anti-immigration views have made him a TV lightning rod, plans to announce Wednesday that he is leaving the network, two network employees said.

A CNN executive confirmed that Mr. Dobbs will announce his resignation plans on his 7 p.m. program. His resignation is effective immediately; tonight’s program will be his last on CNN. His contract was not set to expire until the end of 2011.

Well known for his political positions, Dobbs is an outlier at CNN, which has sought to position itself as a middle ground of sorts in the fractious cable news arena.

Mr. Dobbs met with Roger Ailes, the chairman of the Fox News Channel, in September. 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.”

Mr. Dobbs has been with CNN since its founding, save for a two-year stint at a Web site called Space.com. He has evolved over the years from a straight-laced business anchor to an outspoken commentator who rails against illegal immigration and taxpayer bailouts, among other subjects.

(Excerpt) Read more at mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cnn; dobbs; loudobbs; msm; quit; update
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To: buccaneer81

I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info.


81 posted on 11/11/2009 4:40:02 PM PST by tioga
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To: WalterSkinner

Amen. Lou did fight for Compean and Ramos. Lou is an honorable guy and will stand up for the right thing.


82 posted on 11/11/2009 4:41:16 PM PST by Frantzie (Judge David Carter - democrat & dishonorable Marine like John Murtha.)
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To: Terpfen
I'm not sure who would get bumped to fit Dobbs in.

Get rid of O'Loud Mouth, move Beck to his slot, and put Dobbs in Beck's old slot.

83 posted on 11/11/2009 4:41:21 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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To: freespirited

That’s the only show I watched on CNN ... he’s against Shep Smith on Fox and Shep is a loser of the first rank. So watching Lou over Shep was a non-decision. Now I have a “blank spot” in my evening viewing ... oh well, at least I can now take CNN out of my TV ... no need for them now, so I’ll just block ‘em. “Bye”


84 posted on 11/11/2009 4:42:49 PM PST by ThePatriotsFlag ( The Patriot's Flag at "http://www.thepatriotsflag.com/)
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To: supermop

Shep Smith should be a towel boy at a bathhouse.

Lou Dobbs is an honorable man.


85 posted on 11/11/2009 4:42:58 PM PST by Frantzie (Judge David Carter - democrat & dishonorable Marine like John Murtha.)
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To: Frantzie

Agree I have Lou on right now but if he is gone I will never turn on that channel again.


86 posted on 11/11/2009 4:43:12 PM PST by FromLori (FromLori)
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To: MamaDearest

I see your point, thank you for the clarification.

Have a nice evening.


87 posted on 11/11/2009 4:46:22 PM PST by TheDailyChange (Politics,Conservatism,Liberalism)
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To: FromLori

Lou Dobbs is a gentleman while O’Reilly is a loud mouth lout and Olberman is a evil little creep.

Lou is someone I respect like Rush. Plus I also like Beck a lot too.


88 posted on 11/11/2009 4:48:17 PM PST by Frantzie (Judge David Carter - democrat & dishonorable Marine like John Murtha.)
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To: buccaneer81

Bret Baier is another good guy.

Fox can dump Geraldo aka Jerry Rivers, Shep Sissy and BOR(e) aka Bill O’Reilly.


89 posted on 11/11/2009 4:50:01 PM PST by Frantzie (Judge David Carter - democrat & dishonorable Marine like John Murtha.)
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To: freedumb2003

FOX should dump Rivers and replace him with Dobbs.


90 posted on 11/11/2009 4:56:10 PM PST by KeyLargo
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To: KeyLargo

Boy Lou just kicked some butts on subject of Fort Hood and P.C.


91 posted on 11/11/2009 4:58:18 PM PST by classified
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To: mtrott

Best interview I’ve ever seen with Lou he really tore the 2 liberals up on the panel he was discussing about Fort Hood.


92 posted on 11/11/2009 4:59:15 PM PST by classified
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To: TheDailyChange
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Send Shep Smith to CNN, that IS where he belongs."

Yes, he should partner up with Anderson Cooper, (in more ways than one)!

93 posted on 11/11/2009 4:59:46 PM PST by KeyLargo
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To: classified

Lou signed off with:

“As they say. I’ll see you next on the radio.”


94 posted on 11/11/2009 5:00:50 PM PST by KeyLargo
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To: classified

My bet is that Mr. Dobbs will get stiffed on any pension benefits from CNN. Otherwise he needs CNN about as much as we need that candyass Obama in the Whitehouse.


95 posted on 11/11/2009 5:01:24 PM PST by libertyhoundusnr
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To: defal33

7:00 would be a great slop for Dobbs followed by Beck! Dobbs was great tonight! One of his best nights, panels! He really kicked butt!


96 posted on 11/11/2009 5:02:00 PM PST by classified
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To: Clintonfatigued
If CNN thinks this helps their credibility, they’re off their rockers. I hope that Fox News can eventually find a time slot for Dobbs, even if it’s only a weekend show.

I'd like to see him replace Sheppie-Gay-Guy-Smith.

97 posted on 11/11/2009 5:04:14 PM PST by Cobra64
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To: freespirited

You gotta love the left-wing bias at NYT. From the first line of the article, they characterize Dobbs’ views as “anti-immigration”. Once again, the left fails to draw a distinction between LEGAL and ILLEGAL immigration. It is the latter that Dobbs and most Americans are against.

I am sorry folks, but when 500,000 illegals held a rally waving mexican flags (the flag of the country from which they fled) their true motives were exposed.

Instead of debating the issues the left attempts to marginalize those with whom they disagree by branding them “racist”. When that doesn’t work, they just perpetrate a drive-by at your house. Such open-minded “tolerance” from the left. CNN will be in the ratings basement with msnbc.


98 posted on 11/11/2009 5:07:55 PM PST by American Infidel (It's pronounced 'ASK' not 'AXE'. It's a 3 letter word. How difficult can it be?)
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To: supermop
May I be the first to suggest that he replace Shep Smith!


99 posted on 11/11/2009 5:07:59 PM PST by Cobra64
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To: freespirited

I liked his show, what a shame. CNN is basically unwatchable now.


100 posted on 11/11/2009 5:16:13 PM PST by Jaime2099 (Human Evolution and the God of the Bible are not compatible)
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