Fox is hoping to beef up its roster of talent for its up and coming (although currently widely mocked) Fox Business Network.And who are they hoping to add? None other than CNN's Lou Dobbs. According to The New York Times, citing "two people with direct knowledge of the meeting", Mr. Dobbs met for dinner with Fox News president Roger Ailes.
In a way, Dobbs would be a perfect fit for Fox. A long-respected financial news pundit with a decidedly right-wing bent, Dobbs has taken on an increasingly shrill and conspiratorial tone in recent years. He became the laughingstock of CNN when he absolutely refused to let the Obama birth certificate scandal die, even after any number of third-party fact checkers had dismissed it as bogus. The Southern Poverty Law Center deemed his crusade questioning Obama's birthplace "racist" -- an allegation that seemed to fit well with Dobbs' track record of extreme right-wing sentiment on immigration issues.
Conspiracies, lunatic ranting, and xenophobia. Yep. He'd actually be a great fit on Fox. Perhaps he and Glenn Beck could co-host a show -- "Live From the Kings Park Psychiatric Center" on Long Island.











Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
10-12-2009 @ 7:02PM
hobo said...
I THINK IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HAVE LOU DOBBS ON FBN, THEY DONT APPRECIATE HIM AT CNN AN BESIDES I STOPPED WATCHING CNN WHEN THEY STARTED WORSHIPING OBAMA AS THERE GOD OR MESSIAH =====THATS WHEN HE STARTED RUNNING FOR THE SEAT OF THE THRONE.
10-13-2009 @ 2:15PM
Hugh said...
He perfect for FBN for two reasons. 1. He's a Bushlover. 2. He can hide out there with Imus, since no one will be watching Fox Business Network, anyway.
10-13-2009 @ 2:17PM
Edd said...
THIS AREA IS FOR COMMENTS RELATING TO THE ARTICLE NOT NOT CHEEP JUNK ADVERTISING
10-13-2009 @ 2:18PM
wrightclan said...
Awesome....I had a feeling months ago that this would happen. He will be an asset to an already great group of people.
10-13-2009 @ 2:19PM
Sue said...
GOOD!..................there was a time we liked him here, we have been changing the channel when he comes on.
He is more far right than than anyone on CNN.
10-13-2009 @ 2:18PM
julia said...
I guess the writer just could not help himself. Why not just report the news, not editorialize it. If the reader wants your opinion, you will be asked for it. But don't hold your breath.
10-13-2009 @ 2:45PM
cindy said...
Fox would welcome Lou Dobbs. at least one new station values freedom of speech and the press. The rest should be ashamed they prostituted themselves for money
10-13-2009 @ 2:21PM
jlanspery said...
I hope he comes, I think Dobbs is an independent, he was extremely critical of Bush on war and immigration ,and a litney of other issues. He also is critical of Obama, as well. Its funny you say FBN is mocked, by who is it mocked by ? CNBC, oh yeah , wait hmm lets see Jim Cramer who had his head handed to him by who that amazing great voice John Stewart , give me a break .
10-13-2009 @ 2:23PM
Mike said...
I thought I detected a change in him over the past months, like he was starting to lean toward the FOX way of thinking. Guess he'll drink the "kool aid" just like Beck did and sit back and count his money for selling his soul.
10-13-2009 @ 3:34PM
evelyn said...
If you do it Lou, you'll never been seen by the sane citizens of this country again. Only a handful of hate-filled, rant-loving, right-wing, whack jobs watch FAUX News.
10-13-2009 @ 2:28PM
Jackie said...
The reason I watch....and RESPECT Fox is when it is an "opinion" broadcast, it is known. When I began to read the above "article" I thought it was news...not "opinion." That's what is wrong with all except Fox.
I LIKE Fox. Lots! Like millions of others
10-13-2009 @ 2:27PM
ptm said...
Julia, forgive Zac - he's a sophmore (more ways than one). Like so many others, they will not admit that FOX has many straight news programs in addition to the commentators/opinion makers etc. Zac needs to be in the MSNBC fold, he would feel at home.
10-13-2009 @ 3:37PM
lkglra said...
good for him. it's amazing how people hate fox news because they tell the truth and do not kiss up to the anointed one!
10-13-2009 @ 2:28PM
dalwayshnh69 said...
Good, hopefully the door will hit him in the ass (no in the head) on the way out. Mr. Independent ya right
10-13-2009 @ 2:34PM
clark matthews said...
It's rather hilarious to both read and watch liberals lose their "cool" over FOX News. Evidently, if everyone doesn't fall prostate before the black Dali-Bama, then they surmise that you have to be racist.
Of course what is truly racist is the hogwash Obama sat through for more than 20 years of hearing "black liberation theology" being preached under the guise of Christianity.
So, to all liberals who worship Obama, "Keep drinking your kool-aid and goose-stepping your way along life's path in your adoration of this despicable man."
10-13-2009 @ 2:41PM
Boodertime said...
More people watch " redeye" @ 2 am on Fox than watch CNN @ 8pm! Fox is the only Fair and balanced network! They expose Republicans and dems alike!
10-13-2009 @ 2:41PM
trugolfnut said...
We are as divided a nation as we have ever been. I do not forsee any return to civility ever again. America is doomed.
10-13-2009 @ 2:50PM
Mike said...
Okay, so what flavor "kool aid" will he be drinking? Orange, Grape, raspberry ....................?
10-13-2009 @ 3:01PM
Kshinski said...
Well Zac obviously you have a problem with truth and fact in reporting. Lou would be a great addition to Fox and I am looking foreward to it
10-13-2009 @ 2:53PM
WHITEROSE said...
Poor Zac- ever since the National Enquirer fired him for insisting Obama has balls, he's not the same.
Guess Fox's #1 spot -[their test pattern gets more viewers than all his leftist- B.O. butt licking stations combined] has him a bit flustered.
Give him a break- guess it's hard for him knowing that his "messiah" is exposed for the piece of garbage he is and that this is the beginning of the end for ol' Barry Soetoro.