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CNN President Jeff Zucker backs Piers Morgan's gun control campaign
2013-01-16
[POLITICO] CNN president Jeff Zucker told CNN New York staff today that he supported Piers Morgan's decision to speak in favor of gun control, sources at the network tell POLITICO.

During a town-hall meeting with staff, Zucker was asked about CNN expressing opinion, something it has traditionally tried to avoid. Zucker said he was in favor of it where it was appropriate, citing Morgan's stance on gun control as one example, sources said.

Since the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., Morgan has emerged as a staunch advocate for increased gun control, including a ban on AR-15 assault rifles and similar weapons.

Today's meeting in New York was attended by at least 600 staffers, sources said. One described Zucker's support for Morgan's position on gun control as "clear and unequivocal."
Posted by:Fred

#10  @Barbara, it was interesting to watch.
He tried to pester his interviewees with the stubborn question whether they supported people buying tanks, too.

I can't understand that they couldn't find the obvious answer: No, the constitution says "bear arms" and you can't bear a tank.

And of course the term "assault weapon" is as stupid as saying "assault knife". The weapon is just a tool, for assault or defense.
Posted by: European Conservative   2013-01-16 23:35  

#9  Well, who said we ask if they want him back. Instead let us build a giant catapult and fling him back across the ocean. If he doesn't make it or lands in France, meh. Good Riddance.
Posted by: Silentbrick - Schlumberger Squishy Mud Division   2013-01-16 23:18  

#8  "I've watched Piers just right now"

You're a better man that I am, EC.

Or maybe you didn't have any oil paint you could watch dry instead?
Posted by: Barbara   2013-01-16 23:13  

#7  I've watched Piers just right now and I somewhat begin to understand the deportation demands.

But I don't thin k the Brits will take him back.
Posted by: European Conservative   2013-01-16 22:05  

#6  At least mime magazine doesn't read itself to you loud enough to drown and stifle conversation - at least until they figure a way to force themself onto a smart phone when a person enters a waiting room.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2013-01-16 14:40  

#5  Almost as bad as sitting in a doctor's office with TIME magazine.
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2013-01-16 12:19  

#4  And I will exersize my right not to purchase any product that is advertized on his show.
Posted by: 49 Pan   2013-01-16 12:10  

#3  ..unfortunately tens of thousands stuck in airport waiting areas across the country.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2013-01-16 08:18  

#2  People actually watch "Crummy News Network"?
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2013-01-16 07:53  

#1  Might as well. Anything to get anybody talking sbout CNN. If they talk maybe somebody will watch.
Posted by: Rjschwarz   2013-01-16 07:47  

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