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[Candy Crowley] CNN Ducking Controversy
TMZ ^
| October 17, 2012
Posted on 10/17/2012 12:03:56 PM PDT by 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."
(Excerpt) Read more at tmz.com ...
TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cnn
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To: maggief
"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.
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posted on
10/17/2012 12:26:40 PM PDT
by
piytar
(The predator-class is furious that their prey are shooting back.)
To: maggief
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posted on
10/17/2012 12:32:18 PM PDT
by
New Perspective
(Proud father of a 8 yr old son with Down Syndrome and fighting to keep him off Obama's death panels.)
To: maggief
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.
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posted on
10/17/2012 12:32:54 PM PDT
by
puppypusher
(The World is going to the dogs.)
To: maggief
TMZ? Whats next Tiger Beat
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posted on
10/17/2012 12:40:17 PM PDT
by
funfan
To: maggief
because it calls into question CNN's impartiality." That's rich.
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posted on
10/17/2012 12:42:48 PM PDT
by
oldbrowser
(An empty chair attracts a stadium full of empty chairs.)
To: maggief
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?
To: maggief
if they throw candy under the bus, it would probably tip over.
not a good idea.
blessings, bobo
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posted on
10/17/2012 12:47:38 PM PDT
by
bobo1
To: maggief
“Impartiality” at CNN ?
Who knew ?
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posted on
10/17/2012 12:53:50 PM PDT
by
Eric in the Ozarks
(In the game of life, there are no betting limits)
To: maggief
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.
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posted on
10/17/2012 1:06:13 PM PDT
by
RetiredTexasVet
(The law of unintended consequences is an unforgiving and vindictive b!tch!)
To: RetiredTexasVet
Did someone mention that Candy has that Miss Piggy look about her?
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posted on
10/17/2012 1:08:16 PM PDT
by
RetiredTexasVet
(The law of unintended consequences is an unforgiving and vindictive b!tch!)
To: Graewoulf
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!
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posted on
10/17/2012 1:55:04 PM PDT
by
arasina
(Communism is EVIL. So there.)
To: maggief
... 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?
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posted on
10/17/2012 2:15:37 PM PDT
by
GOPJ
(Candy picks ALL questions to ask from the hundreds submitted - Citizens are stage props.)
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