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Fox News' Brit Hume leaving for family, religion
The U.S. Daily ^ | 11/05/08 | Paul J. Gough

Posted on 11/24/2008 8:01:58 PM PST by stillonaroll

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - After 12 years at Fox News Channel and four decades in the news business, Washington managing editor Brit Hume will leave "Special Report" and daily journalism for a quieter life, spending time with his grandchildren and following his Christian faith (the anchor still will contribute to the network as a political analyst).

Hume, 65, talked about the demands of the job and how his succession should be handled.

(Excerpt) Read more at theusdaily.com ...


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To: ConservativeMan55

Yes,when he was past over for chris wallace on fox news sunday.That was the start of the leftist turn at fox.That did it for me.


101 posted on 11/24/2008 10:12:44 PM PST by HANG THE EXPENSE (Defeat liberalism, its the right thing to do for America.)
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To: Gator113
I recently turned 60 and I don’t even like the sound of that number. However, I am alive and still blessed to be with the most beautiful woman in the world, so it’s not that bad. ;>) BTW.... she still cuts my hair too.

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Hey, I just hope to have hair at that age. :)

Some days on the Special Report panel, there is probably no one on screen who is not wearing a hairpiece. :)

102 posted on 11/24/2008 10:22:06 PM PST by stillonaroll (Nominate a non-RINO in 2012!)
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To: stillonaroll

I too will miss Brit. I always looked forward to his daily news broadcasts. His honest and crisp perspectives were always refreshing. Thanks Brit for your views and enjoy your family and Christian walk.


103 posted on 11/24/2008 10:25:56 PM PST by Rockyrich
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To: stillonaroll
THR: DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR YOUR SUCCESSOR?

Hume: Keep an eye out for the stories that are being done one way by the media where there's a legitimate, alternative way to do it. There's a homogeneity and outlook in the media that provides an opportunity for someone who is willing to take another look.

Brit's Special Report is the best news show on television IMO and the above is one big reason why. I wish him the best and hope FOX News maintains his philosophy.

104 posted on 11/24/2008 10:28:26 PM PST by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason.)
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To: imahawk

I doubt that Brit wanted to host FNS. He was already managing the news division and doing Special Report every day. There’s additional prep time in hosting a Sunday show. When fox dismissed Tony Snow, Brit was already in his 60’s and probably did not want to start working seven days a week.


105 posted on 11/24/2008 10:34:09 PM PST by stillonaroll (Nominate a non-RINO in 2012!)
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To: All

Hello Brit Hume.

Our family has always enjoyed the format and info on Special Report.
It’s the only show we watch regularly now on the Fox Channel.

We did watch some of the specials with E.D. Hill.

May God bless you Brit in all your endeavors.


106 posted on 11/24/2008 10:34:22 PM PST by Cindy
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To: stillonaroll

I used to love Brit and Special Report. It was my 6:00 p.m. hour of TV a day. Then I caught this and knew my doubts about the post debate analysis, keeping of Bill Kristol, etc. was not my imagination.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2131708/posts

I still wish Brit Hume a peaceful and happy retirement.


107 posted on 11/24/2008 11:13:43 PM PST by AmericanGirlRising (The cow is in the ditch. We know how it got there. Now help me get it out!)
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To: stillonaroll

The problem with that theory is McCain was in no better shape than anyone else. Yet they continued to give him front runner status while basically ignoring Romney.


108 posted on 11/24/2008 11:44:13 PM PST by Bull Market (The Neo-Con experiment failed. John McCain deserved to lose.)
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To: AmericanGirlRising
IIRC, that story was mentioned in the Grapevine segment, which is usually comprised of a series of humorous, offbeat, or relatively minor news stories. Often they are apparently just taking stories right off the news wires--many of which were previously posted on FR. It's the Special Report version of the "weird news" stories on some websites.

Given the "Grapevine" context, I'll give Brit a pass here.

109 posted on 11/24/2008 11:54:51 PM PST by stillonaroll (Nominate a non-RINO in 2012!)
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To: Bull Market

After New Hampshire, McCain became the surprise front runner, and so got a spike in news coverage. IIRC, Romney never led the delegate race. Despite that, I seem to remember Romney getting a lot of coverage on Special Report during the primaries, along with McCain, Huck, Fred, Rudy.


110 posted on 11/25/2008 12:02:55 AM PST by stillonaroll (Nominate a non-RINO in 2012!)
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To: stillonaroll

Brit Hume has been a man that I felt I could trust to deliver a balanced, fair and substantial report each day. I hope that we have not seen the last of his insight. I thank him for his long dedication.


111 posted on 11/25/2008 12:19:05 AM PST by UbonGhostrider (Fire for effect)
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To: UbonGhostrider

Journalism as it should be. Praying that you keep “working,” as in a long life to you. You are truly a respected and original individual in your field. Best to you forever! You are the BEST.


112 posted on 11/25/2008 1:43:00 AM PST by quickquiver (No, means N O.)
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To: stillonaroll
I shall truly miss Brit. I have looked forward to the evening news with relish as no one has been able to capture it with his special insight.

He is one true gentleman.

I was crushed when his son committed suicide.

It would appear that the loss of his son brought him to a special relationship with The Son, and for that I am thankful.

I had noticed that he alluded to his "faith" on more than one occasion, when fitting.

Though I shall personally miss seeing him and hearing his voice regularly, I understand that he finds that life is about more than his career, no matter how very good he is at it.

Godspeed Brit and know that we hold you in the highest esteem.

113 posted on 11/25/2008 6:20:26 AM PST by zerosix
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To: stillonaroll

Obviously Brit is doing this now rather than next year, because after the O gets in office and starts cranking out executive orders, Komrade Brit would be subject to jail time for leaving work for “religious” reasons.

Verbotten!!


114 posted on 11/25/2008 6:22:55 AM PST by Babu
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To: fkabuckeyesrule

Brit is a great example of living a Christian life to its fullest.

And anchoring a news program has to be a drain we can not ever imagine on Faith in Christ.

God Bless you Brit.

RB<><


115 posted on 11/25/2008 6:26:52 AM PST by Rightly Biased (McCain is the reason Sarah Lost <><)
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To: max americana

Starting?


116 posted on 11/25/2008 6:27:54 AM PST by sauropod (An expression of deep worry and concern failed to cross either of Zaphod's faces - hitchhiker's guid)
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To: stillonaroll

The past few months, the most valuable segment of the show has been the funny spot at the end.


117 posted on 11/25/2008 6:38:54 AM PST by savedbygrace (SECURE THE BORDERS FIRST (I'M YELLING ON PURPOSE))
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To: stillonaroll
Brit Hume was the reason we got satellite TV with FOX. I am glad he is retiring while still in his prime. FOX has gone bad and is no longer politically fair and balanced. I do not expect that the panel which Brit moderated will exist after he leaves as there has been considerable rotation of the members for some time. There are good people at FOX but unless they walk the Murdoch line of left of center, they will not last long. I wish the very best for Brit in whatever direction his new life takes him. He has contributed immeasurably to the quality of TV news reporting and I am sure he has had a positive impact on many of those left behind.
118 posted on 11/25/2008 7:27:34 AM PST by mountainfolk ( God bless President George Bush)
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To: zerosix
I shall also miss him on Special Report. It shall be be longer four years without Brit.

Hopefully, he can utilize his exceptional communications skills to further the cause of Christ. Perhaps as a guest speaker at churches, perhaps host an occasional "faith based" TV series, perhaps on radio. There is much he could do that does not require the daily grind of a national newscast.

119 posted on 11/25/2008 9:30:23 AM PST by stillonaroll (Nominate a non-RINO in 2012!)
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To: savedbygrace
The past few months, the most valuable segment of the show has been the funny spot at the end.

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Indeed, the comic relief at the end of Special Report has been much appreciated of late. The Mrs. and I often both end of laughing out loud.

120 posted on 11/25/2008 10:33:04 AM PST by stillonaroll (Nominate a non-RINO in 2012!)
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