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Lou Dobbs: I Wasn't Forced Out

Ex-CNN host says he hasn't talked with Fox

By the Associated Press

Posted Nov 15, 2009 4:47 PM CST
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(AP) – Lou Dobbs says he doesn't feel as though he was pushed out of CNN, where he worked for all but 2 years of its existence until last Wednesday. "I don't know if people will believe it, but we had a very amicable parting on the best of terms," Dobbs, who will continue hosting his radio show, said in a weekend interview. "I spent 29 years there building that company, and I wish everyone there nothing but the best, and they have reciprocated with me."

Dobbs' outspokenness had made him a political target and an uncomfortable contradiction to what CNN says it wants to be. "What they do is their business and I tried to accommodate them as best I could, but I've said for many years now that neutrality is not part of my being," he said. "I have strong views about a lot of issues that are important to the country and I think are important to my audience."

In this 2005 file photo provided by CNN, news anchor Lou Dobbs sits on the set of his show, Lou Dobs Tonight, in New York.
In this 2005 file photo provided by CNN, news anchor Lou Dobbs sits on the set of his show, "Lou Dobs Tonight," in New York.   (MARK HILL)
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Shannonals
Nov 16, 2009 12:56 PM CST
So, you have a more postive insight into what Dobbs stated, or how it relates to how you feel Jayster?
Caps
Nov 16, 2009 12:42 PM CST
Jaynut or Oatstraw. You are the AH that is doing the spinning. Get a grip on life and STFU if you can't read.
cornelison
Nov 16, 2009 12:20 PM CST
He had a contract that didn't expire until 2011. CNN probably jumped at the opportunity to release Dobbs from his contract. It would be no surprise if Dobbs received a "parting $$$ gift" as well.

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