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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jay the Obscure: [QB] CNN in discussions with Rush Limbaugh By David Bauder Aug. 13, 2001 | NEW YORK (AP) -- CNN is talking with conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh -- the man who repeatedly mocked it as the "Clinton News Network." The network has discussed putting Limbaugh on the air in some fashion, according to a USA Today report confirmed Monday by CNN executives who spoke on condition of anonymity. "CNN is always interested in providing a diversity of on-air voices," spokeswoman Christa Robinson said. "We are not going to discuss anyone we are in talks with." The network reportedly also has been talking with former Clinton political strategist James Carville. Limbaugh did not return a telephone call seeking comment, but discussed it briefly on his radio show Monday. "Am I talking with CNN?" Limbaugh asked. "No, I am listening." Limbaugh has helped lead the charge of conservatives who contend CNN is biased against them. New CNN chief Walter Isaacson met earlier this month with some congressional Republicans, in part to hear their concerns about the network. Signing Limbaugh would blunt some of that criticism and strike a blow at aggressive rival Fox News Channel, which is popular with conservative viewers and has mounted a strong challenge to CNN in the ratings. It's not clear how Limbaugh would be used, or whether -- as MSNBC does with Don Imus' morning radio show -- CNN would simulcast all or part of Limbaugh's radio show, which is produced live from noon to 3 p.m. Limbaugh recently renewed his contract with the Premiere Radio Networks through 2009, reportedly for the highest price ever in radio syndication. Through his call-in show and a 90-second radio commentary, he reaches some 20 million listeners on nearly 600 stations. He had a syndicated television talk show that lasted four years and ended in 1996. ~~~ El Rushbo spewing on TV again. Goodness help us. And yes, I did see Apocalypse Now Redux. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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