CNN suspends Robert Novak!! - GoFuckYourself.com

SouthernGirl · 08-05-2005, 02:51 PM

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8830305/
CNN suspends Robert Novak
He swore and walked off set during a debate with James Carville

?I apologize for my conduct and I?m sorry I did it,? he said in an interview.

CNN has pulled him off the air indefinitely. Novak said ?I?ll follow their guidance? on when he returns.

CNN correspondent Ed Henry said afterward that he had been about to ask Novak about his role in the investigation of the leak of Valerie Plame?s identity, which Novak has repeatedly refused to comment on aside from some references in his column.

?That had nothing to do with it, absolutely nothing,? Novak said. ?I was sorry he said that.?

The incident occurred Thursday as Novak and Democratic operative James Carville were handicapping the Senate candidacy of former Florida Secretary of State 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 Henry stepped in to ask Carville a question, Novak walked off the set.

A CNN spokeswoman, Edie Emery, called Novak?s behavior ?inexcusable and unacceptable.? She said ?we?ve asked Mr. Novak to take some time off,? she said.

Links to Plame case
Only two weeks ago, CNN executives defended their decision to keep Novak on the air during the investigation into the leak. Novak identified Plame in July 2003 as the wife of Bush administration critic and former U.S. ambassador Joseph Wilson.

In his syndicated column Monday, Novak provided some details after having been largely silent about his role. He did not dispute that a former CIA spokesman, Bill Harlow, told him he should not print Plame?s name during conversations they had before the column was published.

But Novak reasserted that no CIA official ever told him in advance ?that Valerie Plame Wilson?s disclosure would endanger her or anybody else.?

Wilson has said the leak of his wife?s name was an attempt by the administration to discredit him. Two other reporters connected to the case openly fought the revelation of their sources, and Judith Miller of The New York Times has been jailed for refusing to cooperate with prosecutors.

Henry said Thursday that Novak had been told before the ?Inside Politics? segment that he was going to be asked on air about the CIA case.

?I?m hoping that we will be able to ask him about that in the future,? Henry said.

Novak has been a longtime contributor to CNN, taking the conservative point of view during the just-canceled ?Crossfire? show.

© 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Realpascal · 08-05-2005, 02:54 PM

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Nice closure..

SouthernGirl · 08-05-2005, 02:56 PM

im a risk taker

messiah1 · 08-05-2005, 03:00 PM

Here's the video:
http://mediamatters.org/items/200508040004

mardigras · 08-05-2005, 03:08 PM

Free Judith Miller

Rui · 08-05-2005, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by messiah1

Here's the video:
http://mediamatters.org/items/200508040004

I don't know any of them but watching that video it seems this guy needs a chill pill

tony286 · 08-05-2005, 03:20 PM

Thats too funny

Drake · 08-05-2005, 03:30 PM

xxxdesign-net · 08-05-2005, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mardigras

Free Judith Miller

I hope you are joking... read the Huffington Post .. She is as bad as Novak..

mardigras · 08-05-2005, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xxxdesign-net

I hope you are joking... read the Huffington Post .. She is as bad as Novak..

So I take it that you are in favor of throwing journalists in jail for not revealing their sources even when another reporter is the one who actually published the story the govt is investigating?

My stance has nothing to do with Judith Miller herself, it's what she is in jail for.

08-05-2005, 02:51 PM	#1
SouthernGirl So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: rural TN Posts: 615	CNN suspends Robert Novak!! http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8830305/ CNN suspends Robert Novak He swore and walked off set during a debate with James Carville ?I apologize for my conduct and I?m sorry I did it,? he said in an interview. CNN has pulled him off the air indefinitely. Novak said ?I?ll follow their guidance? on when he returns. CNN correspondent Ed Henry said afterward that he had been about to ask Novak about his role in the investigation of the leak of Valerie Plame?s identity, which Novak has repeatedly refused to comment on aside from some references in his column. ?That had nothing to do with it, absolutely nothing,? Novak said. ?I was sorry he said that.? The incident occurred Thursday as Novak and Democratic operative James Carville were handicapping the Senate candidacy of former Florida Secretary of State 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 Henry stepped in to ask Carville a question, Novak walked off the set. A CNN spokeswoman, Edie Emery, called Novak?s behavior ?inexcusable and unacceptable.? She said ?we?ve asked Mr. Novak to take some time off,? she said. Links to Plame case Only two weeks ago, CNN executives defended their decision to keep Novak on the air during the investigation into the leak. Novak identified Plame in July 2003 as the wife of Bush administration critic and former U.S. ambassador Joseph Wilson. In his syndicated column Monday, Novak provided some details after having been largely silent about his role. He did not dispute that a former CIA spokesman, Bill Harlow, told him he should not print Plame?s name during conversations they had before the column was published. But Novak reasserted that no CIA official ever told him in advance ?that Valerie Plame Wilson?s disclosure would endanger her or anybody else.? Wilson has said the leak of his wife?s name was an attempt by the administration to discredit him. Two other reporters connected to the case openly fought the revelation of their sources, and Judith Miller of The New York Times has been jailed for refusing to cooperate with prosecutors. Henry said Thursday that Novak had been told before the ?Inside Politics? segment that he was going to be asked on air about the CIA case. ?I?m hoping that we will be able to ask him about that in the future,? Henry said. Novak has been a longtime contributor to CNN, taking the conservative point of view during the just-canceled ?Crossfire? show. © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

08-05-2005, 03:08 PM	#5
mardigras Bon temps! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: down yonder Posts: 14,194	Free Judith Miller __________________ .

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SouthernGirl So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: rural TN Posts: 615	im a risk taker

08-05-2005, 03:00 PM	#4
messiah1 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 549	Here's the video: http://mediamatters.org/items/200508040004

08-05-2005, 03:20 PM	#7
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	Thats too funny

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Drake Hello world! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 12,508