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Fox's Ailes Offered to Back Petraeus Presidential Bid

He urged general to reject CIA directorship, reports Bob Woodward

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 4, 2012 12:17 AM CST

(Newser) – Fox News chief Roger Ailes made a serious effort last year to enlist Gen. David Petraeus to seek the GOP nomination for president, reports Bob Woodward for the Washington Post. Fox News national security analyst Kathleen McFarland was asked to speak to the general on... Read full story »

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Rupert Murdoch • David Petraeus • Bob Woodward • Republican Party • Roger Ailes • Election 2012

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Fox's Ailes Offered to Back Petraeus Presidential Bid

He urged general to reject CIA directorship, reports Bob Woodward

Rupert Murdoch • David Petraeus • Bob Woodward • Republican Party • Roger Ailes • Election 2012

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