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 ...
I like him a lot too I am sad and hope he will be on somewhere else I wish Fox would snap him up it’s probably because jeraldo pretty much put a price on his head taking anything he says and twisting it into propaganda.
Geraldo is JOKE!
Send Shep or Geraldo packing, either one or both would be just fine with me.
How about an outright trade? Dobbs for Shep? Although most people might consider that "stealing" on our part:)
Is that where he’s going? I missed that...
LOU! LOU! LOU!! I was blessed to be on Lou Dobbs Tonight and Lou Dobbs radio show. Lou is an American Patriot and a CLASS ACT.
Lou Dobbs put the ILLEGAL into Immigration. Thank God for LOU DOBBS!!
Why would Fox not hire him just because he is a moderate.
Too bad it couldn't be a straight up trade.
Can we please say goodbye to Shep? At least at 7:00 PM.
Our world policing policies are al Qaeda’s best friend. They want to draw us in to futile nation building wars and bleed us dry. BTW, where do you intend to get the money to pay for this grand world vision? We’re broke.
Maybe Dobbs is starting a run for President. Did anyone think about that ?
The addition of Dobbs to Fox, along with John Stossel’s recent move to Fox could provide for some great programming content and effective news gathering.
Beck should replace Shemale Smith at 7:00, Dobbs at 10:00 to boot Greta.
Update: At 7:05ET, Dobbs says:
“This will be my last broadcast here on CNN, where I’ve worked for most of the past 30 years, and where I have many friends and colleagues whom I admire deeply and respect greatly. I’m the last of the original anchors here on CNN and I’m proud to have had the privilege to helping to build the world’s first news network. I’m grateful for the many opportunities that CNN has given me over the many years. I’ve tried to reciprocate with a full measure of my ability and my energy.”
“Over the past six months it’s become increasingly clear that strong winds of change have begun buffeting this country and affecting all of us, and some leaders in media, politics, and business have been urging me to go beyond the role at CNN and to engage in constructive problem solving as well as to contribute positively to the great understanding of the issues of our day. And to continue to do so in the most honest and direct language possible. I’ve talked extensively with Jonathan Klien, he’s the president of CNN, and as a result of those talks, john and I have agreed to a release from my contract that will enable me to pursue new opportunities.
At this point, I’m considering a number of options, and directions, and I assure you, I will let you know when I set my course.”
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/lou_dobbs_leaving_cnn_142950.asp
Sheppard Smith's spot at 7:00 pm would be a good start.
I’ll bet he is headed for Fox Business channel....
Let Baier do straight news at 7:00 and have Dobbs at 6:00.
Here’s his resignation commentary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGg6HK—6cM
I suspect he is pro-immigration.........just anti illegal aliens.
I would favor Fox dumping Shepard Smith and Jerry Rivers. Even if they don't hire Mr. Dobbs.
obama is anti-immigration then cause didn’t he say his health bill would not be extended to those here illegally? hate-monger.
are we out of Iraq and Afghanistan yet?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.