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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCNN Staff revolts over Corey Lewandowski hire
Last edited Sun Jun 26, 2016, 09:28 AM - Edit history (1)
http//pagesix.com/2016/06/24/cnn-staff-revolts-over-corey-lewandowski-hire
Sources told Page Six on Friday that CNNs facing a near internal revolt over Jeff Zuckers hiring of Lewandowski as an exclusive commentator for the news network days after he was fired as Donald Trumps campaign manager.
CNN is facing a near internal revolt over the Corey hiring, said a TV insider, who described many in the newsroom as livid. Female reporters and producers especially .?.?. They are organizing and considering publicly demanding that Lewandowski be let go.
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CNN Staff revolts over Corey Lewandowski hire (Original Post)
edhopper
Jun 2016
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apcalc
(4,462 posts)1. I can imagine they would revolt.
What is CNN thinking? I'm turning CNN off if he is on. I don't watch much TV except occasional news ( never FOX), and sure won't watch him. Maybe they want Trump fans to watch their channel.
Skittles
(153,104 posts)3. what are they thinking? ratings
it is obvious they care about NOTHING else
Skittles
(153,104 posts)2. because they are revolted
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edhopper
(33,467 posts)4. and he's revolting
Bucky
(53,936 posts)5. He's legally enjoined from criticizing Trump, right? What else is he worth listening to about?
buyer's remorse for Zucker should set in quickly
spanone
(135,781 posts)6. it's revolting to the consumers who watch too.
this should remind viewers that the 'news' organizations of today are not news organizations. they are reality shows.