Posted on 08/29/2007 11:14:43 AM PDT by Digital Disaster
Katie Couric To Report From Iraq
NEW YORK (AP) - Katie Couric plans to leave Wednesday for an ambitious reporting trip to Iraq —the CBS anchor's first time in the war zone—in anticipation of a crucial military report on progress of the American effort.
Since Couric took over the anchor position at CBS Evening News, ratings have plummeted, leading to speculation she would be fired but for her long-term contract. "I'm not going anywhere, I don't care what the ratings do," the spunky Couric remarked when recently questioned about the newscast's rocket-sled ride to ratings Hell.
Reportedly, CBS is sending Couric into Sadr City by herself to seek out stories and hopefully interview fiery cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, leader of the Mahdi Army. For her protection she will be fitted with U.S. Marine combat fatigues, and will carry an M-16 assault rifle and press credentials identifying her as a non-combatant.
Commentary: This should make for dramatic reporting and can't help but prop up the ratings. However, I can't help but question whether this thing was really that well thought out. We'll see.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8RAHBVO0&show_article=1
Look again, it’s for real! Media whore...
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