Posted on 08/04/2005 4:43:11 PM PDT by West Coast Conservative
NN suspended commentator Robert Novak indefinitely after he swore and walked off the set Thursday during a debate with Democratic operative James Carville.
The exchange during CNN's "Inside Edition" came during a discussion of Florida's Senate campaign. But CNN correspondent Ed Henry noted when it was through that he had been about to ask Novak about his role in the investigation of the leak of a CIA officer's identity.
A CNN spokeswoman, Edie Emery, called Novak's behavior "inexcusable and unacceptable." Novak has apologized to CNN, and CNN apologizes to viewers, she said.
"We've asked Mr. Novak to take some time off," she said.
A telephone message at Novak's office was not immediately returned Thursday.
Carville and Novak were both trying to speak while they were handicapping the GOP candidacy of Katherine Harris. Novak said the opposition of the Republican establishment in Florida might not be fatal for her.
"Let me just finish, James, please," Novak continued. "I know you hate to hear me, but you have to."
Carville, addressing the camera, said: "He's got to show these right wingers that he's got a backbone, you know. It's why the Wall Street Journal editorial page is watching you. Show 'em that you're tough."
"Well, I think that's bull---- and I hate that," Novak replied. "Just let it go."
As moderator Dan Harris stepped in to ask Carville a question, Novak walked off the set.
I see a sudden renewed interest in him from the crack NYT investigative team.
I've been waiting years for someone to swear at Carville. Hah!
Well this should make for some delicious follow-up stories in the news! Maybe now Novak will feel free to vent his spleen about the behind the scenes unfairness of CNN, since we already know about the "in our faces" unfairness. I applaud Novak for finally finding the gumption to do what he should have done years ago.
Then again, lie down with jackals...
(would not want to insult our canine friends.)
Bob Novak see your doctor, ask him if coming clean is right for you.
And now the spin of the left begins....
I can't believe Novak Apologized, he should of told cnn to go jump in the lake.
I don't think he'll be back at that pathetic network again.
hey lizzard-breath, put that trash can on your head again.
It really was bullshit. Carvile is the one who should be fired, but that won't happen.
CNN must be happy: For now, they have no conservatives or Republicans working for them in front of the camera.
Holy #$%^ Ping!!!
Check THIS out!!!
if you go to THIS page, you can see the video again, and there are direct links to Novak's e-mail (give him kudos!), direct link to CNN feedback in general, and direct link to the rotten show.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200508040004
Come on over to Fox New Bob, the ratings are much better.
The only thing Novak should apologize for is having anything to do with CNN in the first place.
While I may not agree with him 100% of the time, you have to admit that he's taken a lot of crap from CNN.
About 2 minutes of being within slappin' distance of Carville and Begala, I'd be in need of a criminal defense lawyer.
That sneaky snake Carville is the one that should have been suspended. Bob needs to be at Fox News anyway.
Fox and Friends lead story for sure...
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