Posted on 10/23/2009 9:42:07 AM PDT by Alter Kaker
Friends and associates are encouraging Fox News chief Roger Ailes to jump into the political arena for real by running for president in 2012, top sources tell POLITICO.
"Ailes knows how to frame an issue better than anybody, and that's what we need now," says one Ailes friend who is encouraging the Fox founder, chairman and CEO to seek the Republican nomination to run against President Barack Obama.
Ailes, 69, has an aggessive, winning personality that made Fox News a huge success and a huge target for liberal critics.
Frank Luntz, the well-known Republican pollster, said Ailes could be a force if he makes the run.
"I have known Roger Ailes for 29 years," says Luntz. No one knows how to win better than Roger."
Talk of an Ailes run, which informed sources said is based on more than mere speculation, could escalate the White House war with Fox war in wildly unpredictable and fun ways.
It was Ailes who recently held a private meeting with top White House adviser David Axelrod to ease tensions. The meeting was not a success.
Shortly after, the White House stepped up its attack on Fox and Fox has proudly fired back.
Fox executives are relishing the public spat so much so that virtually every on-air personality talks about it, and Sean Hannity has made it a central part of his shows promo.
The biggest reason: ratings at Fox are through the roof.
From his official bio: Roger Ailes has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FOX News Channel since 1996, Chairman of Fox Television Stations and Twentieth Television since 2005 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FOX Business Network since 2007. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Ailes was President of CNBC from 1993 to 1996 and served as President of Americas Talking, an information talk channel that later became MSNBC.
As a legendary Republican political consultant in an earlier career, Ailes helped engineer victories for Ronald Reagan in 1984 and George H.W. Bush in 1988.
I could not agree more re: Hume. He is excellent. He has credibility and is a professional.
you guys are scaring me. You just want to lose the election? for goodness sakes....stopthat! Be serious. People will think you Are serious!
We were having some fun here. My dream ticket right now is Petraeus-Palin in ‘12.
I am sorry but I do not blindly tote any political party. I am a registered Independent (that voted a straight R ticket because I saw what was coming). I am an American first. Im not dumb- Anybody against Barry would have my vote but I am happy to hear I won’t have to vote for the lesser of two evils.If it comes down to Barry Soetoro, some planted pub like McCain and a strong conservative party name... I think all the ticked off Americans would rally around the non R or D.
Who cares what the dems think?
I kinda think if Rush ran, the results would be totally stunning. But he wouldn’t take the pay cut.
Actually, lots of people do.
I’m not one of them.
I am an Ind also and I dont think anyone would ever suggest you are dumb.
Is is far too early to argue primaries.
But I like Chuck Norris with Palin in his cabinet.
Hell right now Fred Flintstone looks good.
Let’s utilize our time better by betting on whether The Hillary witch will challenge Barry?
Thank goodness. The humour escaped me. Thank you for telling me...but..for the record. I do like Petraeus. Very much. I have no idea what his platform might be but he is certainly a man of honour and depth of character. You cannot say that about many in D.C.
In other words, the Republicans need a stealth candidate with deep conservative roots, no track record, and an ability to convince the nanny staters that he's on their side when he really isn't.
No way will Hillary run again. Norris? Say it aint so. Please. Argh. You are making me nervous. We have two years...less than...to come up with two or three valid and credible names who can win the election. But that means the moderates and Ind also. I am starting to fret.
Bingo BUMP!
” It was Ailes who recently held a private meeting with top White House adviser David Axelrod to ease tensions. The meeting was not a success.
Shortly after, the White House stepped up its attack on Fox and Fox has proudly fired back. “
Ailes looked him right in the eye and said “ With all due respect, go F yourself”
You have a great weekend. And God Bless the great state of Texas which didn’t drink the kool aid!
Hillary the Alinsky lover like Barry- cackled in laughter when asked if she was running the other day.
How about Barney Rubble with Barney Fife as VP?
LOL..thank you kindly. Bless you and have a great weekend.
Both Barneys are better than some names I have seen suggested. You guys are in cahoots to drive me crazy I can see. I am going to go pound my forehead on asphalt if you dont stop.
http://www.politico.com/click/stories/0910/ailes_declines_12_draft.html
Roger Ailes Says He Will Not Run in the 2012 Race
By MIKE ALLEN | 10/23/09 2:40 PM EDT
Fox News President and CEO Roger Ailes is laughing off the entreaties of some friends and associates and will not run for president in 2012, an aide said Friday.
Ailes replied when asked about the possibility, according to the aide: This country needs fair and balanced news more now than ever before, so Im going to decline a run for the presidency. Besides, I cant take the pay cut.
Friends and associates have encouraged him to run, POLITICO reported earlier Friday.
“Ailes knows how to frame an issue better than anybody, and that’s what we need now,” said one friend of the he Fox founder, chairman and CEO.
Frank Luntz, the well-known Republican pollster, said Ailes would be a force if he made the run.
“I have known Roger Ailes for 29 years,” says Luntz. No one knows how to win better than Roger.”
VIDEO OF THE WEEK and it probably still has 355 views?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlMILRyDRdM&feature=player_embedded
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