Dobbs returning to TV after examining politics

Howard Kurtz of The Daily Beast writes that Lou Dobbs‘ hiring by Fox Business Network came after the former CNN anchor explored entering politics but decided against entering any races.

Kurtz writes, “‘I spent about six, seven months really entertaining a lot of thoughts, discussing it with people who were urging me to do it,’ Dobbs told me, saying he looked at races in New Jersey and beyond. ‘My wife and I thought about it long and hard. It seemed clear that wasn’t what would be satisfying to me.’

“Instead, he decided that ‘Fox is the perfect fit for me… I’ve known Roger Ailes a long time, have the utmost respect for him. He is one of the smartest guys, period, not just one of the smartest executives.’

“Ailes’ Fox Business operation is equally enthused about the multiyear deal announced Wednesday. ‘Lou has always done a very good job at bringing the day’s news and his point of view to viewers, and that’s not going to change,’ said Kevin Magee, the business network’s executive vice president. ‘He’s been a controversial guy over the years. People who speak their minds and have strong opinions usually are.'”

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