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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJason Chaffetz Has Been Telling House Republicans He Will Join Fox News
There is another possibility. According to two GOP lawmakers who have spoken to Chaffetz directly and four senior House Republican aides, Chaffetz has been telling people hell take on what one source calls a substantial role in on-air talent at Fox News Channel, possibly as early as July, amplifying whispers that Chaffetz will not finish out his current term.
Chaffetz, 50, has said on Facebook he made a personal decision to return to the private sector. Some observers in Utah speculated that he might join Fox News in some capacity. His announcement came the same day as the network revealed it would cut ties with Bill OReilly.
It is unclear what precise role Chaffetz may play at Fox, or if a deal has in fact been finalized. Spokespeople for Fox declined to return multiple requests for comment.
Chaffetz was a frequent face on the network before and during the 2016 race, whether needling President Obama or assuring viewers that his committee had years of material prepared against Hillary Clinton should she succeed him.
Lets just say that when Jason told us he was headed to Fox, no one was surprised, says one senior House Republican aide.
Says a House Republican member close to Chaffetz: I know he was gunning for it
Fox was his first choice once he announced his plans not to seek reelection.
Hes probably one of the most media-capable members in the House, adds another senior House Republican aide, just based on total time spent on a television camera.
A spokesperson for Chaffetz declined to comment.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/05/13/jason-chaffetz-fox-news-house-republicans/
skylucy
(3,739 posts)FakeNoose
(32,639 posts)... Sarah Palin lost her job.
Now I have ANOTHER reason to not watch Fox News.
Feathery Scout
(218 posts)pangaia
(24,324 posts)1-What human being talks like this?
substantial role in on-air talent at Fox News Channel, .........................'
2- "on air...TALENT ???" LOL...
Chaffetz, 50, has said on Facebook he made a personal decision to return to the private sector.
3-"personal decision",, as opposed to.......what. and IMPERSONAL decision?
4- "private sector" The only thing funnier than that is.. 'spend more time with my family."
good luck asshole. Don't trip on the way down the stairs...
sharedvalues
(6,916 posts)Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)give him a Pay Check. Probably will get Garnished to pay his debts anyway.
yortsed snacilbuper
(7,939 posts)And why is MSNBC hiring Fox$ castoffs?
Justice
(7,188 posts)That is all they want.
Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)so naturally they are looking to restock the Liar Bench, and ChaffeAss would fit right in...
StevieM
(10,500 posts)They were willing to do whatever it took. And they did.