As reported by the San Francisco Gate, one of the speculations made is with regards to Dobbs involvement with the Federation for American Immigration Reform [FAIR]; FAIR has been recently labeled as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Taking notice of Dobbs involvement was Media Matter boss Eric Burns, who went after Dobbs in a letter written to CNN President John Klein.
“Mr. Dobbs represents an ongoing threat to CNN's credibility as a serious news organization, in no small part because of his polemical coverage of immigration issues and his continued use of his CNN show to lend prominence to groups such as FAIR. The attention and legitimacy he gave to the "birther" movement - and CNN's condoning of his actions - did real damage to that credibility. His participation in the upcoming FAIR rally would do further, serious damage. We urge you to finally acknowledge that Mr. Dobbs' actions in this and other contexts are inconsistent with the reputation that CNN strives to maintain."
It comes with no surprise that many organizations have been after Dobbs through campaigns and websites such as dropdobbs.com and bastadobbs.com. However, these organizations were not the main reason for his leaving.
One of the main reasons for his retirement is due to continuous conflict in the past between Dobbs and CNN executives.
Leaving CNN this past Wednesday, Dobbs leaves behind his beginnings from a business journalist to a narrow-minded reporter. As stated by Dobbs, he will seek new opportunities elsewhere. While working for CNN, Dobbs was also host of a radio show and as permitted by CNN, was released immediately from his CNN contract. Dobbs will continue on the radio show, but his new role has not yet been released.
However, these new opportunities still remain unclear and uncertain.
With many of the hysterical assumptions made of Dobbs’ future, is the possibility that he may become a third party candidate for the 2012 presidential campaign. [YEAH, MY ASS…]
Replacing Dobbs is "CNN political reporter and anchor, John King,” he who does not give personal opinions when reporting.
Finally, Lou Dobbs is out of the television screens. Let’s keep it that way… and hopefully, there will consequently be a decline in his radio show.
Further Reading:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail?entry_id=51578
http://www.freep.com/article/20091112/ENT07/911120429/1036/ent01/Dobbs-quits-CNN
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120351492&ps=cprs
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