Yes, as of Wednesday night, Lou Dobbs will no longer be employed by CNN.
On Wednesday’s show, Dobbs announced that he would be leaving CNN effective immediately. CNN’s president Jon Klein released him from his contract, which was not up until 2011. After 30 controversial years Lou Dobbs is now a “free agent”. Will he join Fox News and Shepard Smith during the 7:00 pm slot, a slot that had been traditionally his at CNN? Will he run for office which so many have been wondering? Will he simply stay on the radio only? Nobody knows yet, but one thing is sure, there is no doubt that other stations will be clamoring to see if they can recruit him.
According to Dobbs, he’s “Considering a number of options and directions”. He went on to say, ““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 my role here at CNN and to engage in constructive problem-solving, as well as to contribute positively to a better understanding of the great issues of our day. And to continue to do so in the most honest and direct language possible.”
The Counterpoint Group wishes Dobbs the best of luck and hopes that CNN will fill the timeslot with someone who will continue to balance the network.
