Brit Hume was the reason we got satellite TV with FOX. I am glad he is retiring while still in his prime. FOX has gone bad and is no longer politically fair and balanced. I do not expect that the panel which Brit moderated will exist after he leaves as there has been considerable rotation of the members for some time. There are good people at FOX but unless they walk the Murdoch line of left of center, they will not last long. I wish the very best for Brit in whatever direction his new life takes him. He has contributed immeasurably to the quality of TV news reporting and I am sure he has had a positive impact on many of those left behind.
Indeed Brit Hume is the main reason I get cable TV. I don't think that Special Report turned left--I would not have kept watching if it had.
IMHO, the biggest shift was O'Reilly. Seems like he turned left on social issues after that sexual harassment lawsuit. I only occasionally watch H&C, but apparently Sean was a big Rudy supporter.
Brit Hume stayed the course, and he will be missed.