Posted on 07/15/2008 12:35:37 PM PDT by kristinn
Brit Hume, a top anchor and executive with Fox News since the channel was launched 12 years ago, plans to step down at year's end. But he won't disappear entirely.
Sources familiar with the situation say that Hume, 65, will give up his job as Washington managing editor and anchor of "Special Report." They say he is near a deal to continue with Fox in a senior statesman role, not unlike that of Tom Brokaw at NBC, for roughly 100 days a year.
In his new role, Hume would be a senior political analyst, substitute for Chris Wallace as host of "Fox News Sunday" and anchor special events.
A former ABC correspondent who never hid his conservative views in his mainstream media days, Hume has been a central part of Fox's success. He has anchored on election nights and at political conventions and moderated a number of presidential debates. Hume has enjoyed good access to top Bush administration officials; when Vice President Cheney was under intense criticism after accidentally shooting a hunting companion two years ago, he did one interview, with Hume.
Fox News chairman Roger Ailes has made no decision on whether "Special Report," which began as a temporary program during the Clinton impeachment, will continue, or who would anchor it if it does, the sources said.
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Cavuto is another one that is very professional, dynamic and very smart! he can handle guests really well...and all varieties of guests. he also shows a lot of his values.
Oh God, I never knew that. I really always thought Brit had this humble, compassioante way even before I knew about the death of his son. the good anchors really show their values and humaness.
I would add Brett to thatand Cavuto.
I agree. He is definitely the most credible on that network, or on all of TV, actually.
He will be missed, that’s for sure.
Huckleberry doesn’t have the gravitas and I just don’t get that honest and decent image from him.
Hey! He would be a great Press Secy for McCain!!!
Catherie is very very good and she also has that humble, compassioante humn quality with good values.
do you notice all the good anchors are also good family men.
Ever notice how Oreilly NEVER talks about his wife or kids?
Ditto
Damn .. I knew it had to be coming soon ...... and I still hate it! I can handle Brett Beier, though ... just about the only one I see with his professionalism and integrity. Hope he’s the new #1 guy. He’s got what it takes.
Brett is a solid, stand up guy and consistently comes across very professional.
We seem to agree totally. The sad thing about FOX is that they use women strictly for the “leg shots.” I admit I am a “leg man” and I love it—fabulous female gams are beautiful. However, it is not the best way to establish the “bona fides” for a woman journalist and they don’t try that tired thing for men; it is degrading.
I wish they’d rethink the “sorority powder puff ‘Delta-Delta-Delta, can I help ya’, help ya’, help ya’?” mentality they have about women journalists.
Those on CSPAN are very bright and they don’t resort to that kind of tactic.
You should check out Brett Bauer.
He fills in for Brit sometimes. He’s really a stand up guy.
I noticed the same thing...
I’ve been kind of worried.
We didn’t even see him during the Tony Snow coverage.
“former ABC correspondent who never hid his conservative views in his mainstream media days
“Translation...he’s one of the few honest journalists out there.”
Alternate translation: Fox News isn’t mainstream news, therfore, not ‘one of us.’
He’s 65? I never knew. He looks great for 65. I geuss that Brett (cant remember his last name) guy will fill in since he’s been subbing alot lately. Or better yet maybe they’ll give the time slot to Laura Ingraham.
Brit is easily the most respected newsman out there. He’s honest and straightforward, blunt, and correct. I hate to see him leaving his post. He’s not replaceable.
Shep Smith??? You've got to be kidding....
I can't stomach that whiney little liberal crybaby. I still remember him post-Katrina. What a let-down.
LOL I’m watching the Hannity and Colmes rerun from earlier tonight.
And they have a banner that says
Breaking News
Obama Accused of Flip Flopping on Iraq
hahahahah that’s hardly breaking news lol....
They hired Rivera, need I say more?
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