You might be right, but I believe Dan Rather is now seriously damaged goods. Remember Daniel Schorr, who I believe used to be a pretty big reporter and commentator on CNN. He mouthed off and disappeared from the face of the earth. Last time I heard from him he was commenting on NPR as a third string reporter. Rather is washed up.
Actually Dan Schorr used to be with CBS until he went to Cnn. Haven't seen him in a long time and he must be in his 80's now. Rather may very well indeed be washed up and may have to retire to Texas to brood for the rest of his life.