[Candy Crowley] CNN Ducking Controversy

TMZ ^ | October 17, 2012

[maggief]

You'd think CNN would be thrilled with all the controversy over Candy Crowley's performance at last night's Presidential debate, but we've learned network honchos are NOT happy she's become part of the story.

Multiple sources connected with CNN tell TMZ ... the honchos think Candy did a good job, but they're freaking out over allegations that she was pro-Obama and harsh on Romney. As one source put it, "They want to make all of the publicity over Candy just go away, because it calls into question CNN's impartiality."

Another well-connected CNN source scoffs at the reaction, telling us, "It's typical. This type of publicity is great. More people know who Candy Crowley is than ever before, and CNN is blowing the chance of exploiting it."

A CNN source says putting Candy on the network last night immediately following the debate was not because CNN was bragging about her performance ... it was "damage control."

The source added, "What CNN cares about is the brand. It's all about the brand."

[piytar]

"They want to make all of the publicity over Candy just go away, because it calls into question CNN's impartiality."

There is no question about CNN's impartiality. There is no question that they have NONE.

[New Perspective]

[puppypusher]

CNN is a dieing network and they really don't seem to give a damn.Well that's OK.They can join MSNBC in the viewing basement.

[funfan]

TMZ? Whats next Tiger Beat

[oldbrowser]

because it calls into question CNN's impartiality."

That's rich.

[Wally_Kalbacken]

The source added, "What CNN cares about is the brand. It's all about the brand."

So they spend 20 years killing the brand, to the point where MSNBC occasionally beats them in the ratings, and now it's all about the brand?

[bobo1]

if they throw candy under the bus, it would probably tip over.

not a good idea.

blessings, bobo

[Eric in the Ozarks]

“Impartiality” at CNN ?
Who knew ?

[RetiredTexasVet]

I thought CNN was trying to obtain the title of Prime Pimp for the Food Stamp President. I know NBC/MSNBC currently holds the title, but CNN has been dumping any semblance of journalistic ethics and honestly to obtain the pimp title. Candy did an admirable job of sliding under the table to down low expectations of fairness and impartiality as a moderator.

[RetiredTexasVet]

Did someone mention that Candy has that Miss Piggy look about her?

[arasina]

Candy was handy to Censor Mitt,
No apologies there, not one little bit!
“Keep Obama afloat” was her duty charge,
Keep censoring Romney and make Obama look fit!

That's a clever little ditty!

[GOPJ]

... the honchos think Candy did a good job, but they're freaking out over allegations that she was pro-Obama and harsh on Romney. As one source put it, "They want to make all of the publicity over Candy just go away, because it calls into question CNN's impartiality."

Oh God, I'm laughing so hard coke is coming out my nose. CNN's impartiality? Are they nuts? What are they drinking at CNN?