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Lars39

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5. They've said in the past they want to be like Fox News

Reply to Takket (Original post)

Fri Sep 3, 2021, 08:58 AM

Sep 2021

They’re getting there.

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Why is CNN trying to end the Biden administration? [View all] Takket Sep 2021 OP

Because CNN made tons off money off Trump's scandals Marius25 Sep 2021 #1

Yep. Like in any play, there had to be rises and ebbs in tension. TheBlackAdder Sep 2021 #53

my assessment of cnn.... spanone Sep 2021 #2

Yeah, it's just ridiculous Johnny2X2X Sep 2021 #3

It's not just CNN. Look around. Others are also creating distrust and resentment and division... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #4

My favorite so far today: "Poll shows Americans support withdrawal from Afghanistan ... StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #8

+1 nt brer cat Sep 2021 #11

This is happening on DU today, too. There are numerous threads about how ineffectual the Politicub Sep 2021 #26

That's exactly right. Even outside of DU our supposed "allies" are sabotaging the party... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #38

MSNBC was working on trying to bring down Joe Biden this AM too. Botany Sep 2021 #33

Sorry, I don't know what that means. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #40

PTB the powers that be Botany Sep 2021 #46

Ah! Yes... of course. "Powers that Be". (INHICTB) NurseJackie Sep 2021 #49

You mean Rebl2 Sep 2021 #48

Seem like BBC and PBS Newshour are all that remains for those who get news from TV. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #51

They've said in the past they want to be like Fox News Lars39 Sep 2021 #5

It seems there are trying to attract Republican viewers pandr32 Sep 2021 #45

Probably, but very short-sighted of them. Lars39 Sep 2021 #55

Ratings.... Claire Oh Nette Sep 2021 #57

Typical of CNN. No context or actual perspective. For the past couple weeks they have been JohnSJ Sep 2021 #6

What's wrong with the news? Mysterian Sep 2021 #7

When you hit someone in the pocket book they listen. Biden has patricia92243 Sep 2021 #9

I just had the same take-away from CNN. Owl Sep 2021 #10

Why? winetourdriver01 Sep 2021 #12

And CNN earned its reputation with its war reporting PatSeg Sep 2021 #28

Because peace and prosperity are bad for ratings. lagomorph777 Sep 2021 #13

Corporate media . . .. Lovie777 Sep 2021 #14

The War Room Omen78 Sep 2021 #15

Jeff Zucker will do whatever makes him more money. He made Trump a TV celebrity and president dalton99a Sep 2021 #16

Trump was a big media personality before Zucker and The Apprentice. Calista241 Sep 2021 #21

They are doing to Biden.... TheRealNorth Sep 2021 #17

The people in the media learned precisely nothing from what they did to Hillary. dawg Sep 2021 #18

On the contrary, they learned that what they did to Hillary was ultimately good for their revenue. RockRaven Sep 2021 #30

You know, I actually don't think the corporate overlords are the main problem. dawg Sep 2021 #44

I think the problem is with the wnylib Sep 2021 #62

They are pro-"human rights intervention" David__77 Sep 2021 #19

I don't think it quite rises to this level Shermann Sep 2021 #20

They make up the news so they will have something to blather on about. flying_wahini Sep 2021 #22

24hr news craves breaking news Roc2020 Sep 2021 #23

Yet, TFG can be in office with polls in the high 30s, low 40s NCDem47 Sep 2021 #24

Stop tuning in and stop visiting their website. That's the only way to get their attention. zuul Sep 2021 #25

Because they're garbage? And they've always been. Starting with how Carlitos Brigante Sep 2021 #27

Stephen Collinson from CNN has a major beef with Biden Poiuyt Sep 2021 #29

CNN had its highest ratings during the insurrection period. Jon King Sep 2021 #31

CNN echoes and amplifies the sound of stuck pigs squealing. ancianita Sep 2021 #32

They're setting up the horse race for '22 and beyond. Hugin Sep 2021 #34

CNN is garbage... virgdem Sep 2021 #35

No credibility VEGANGTA Sep 2021 #36

CNN's Chris Cillizza says Dems will lose around 37 seats in 2022. Jon King Sep 2021 #37

Chris should know that polls a year out mean very little. NT. andym Sep 2021 #42

And no one knows how the abortion issue will affect swing areas. Jon King Sep 2021 #54

No one knows how many, but it will likely be enough for the GOP if win the House Jose Garcia Sep 2021 #61

When bad events happen-- and the deaths at the airport during the evacuation andym Sep 2021 #39

All for ratings and $$$ packman Sep 2021 #41

CNN prefers an exit strategy of TheFarseer Sep 2021 #43

In a word? Ratings. DickKessler Sep 2021 #47

Their viewership needs to go down. The Unmitigated Gall Sep 2021 #50

they were my go to station for awhile..but not anymore and we need to let them know it samnsara Sep 2021 #52

I've noticed this over the years. WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2021 #56

Sensationalism is what sells tabloid news. MarcA Sep 2021 #58

Biden is bad for their business. redstatebluegirl Sep 2021 #59

STEPHEN COLLINSON ON THE WARPATH budkin Sep 2021 #60