Questions About Attkisson’s New Sinclair Job
In an internal memo, a Sinclair executive said that former CBS News reporter Sharyl Attkisson would be working as a “freelance independent investigative reporter.” One television critic, with fondness, called Sinclair a “mini-Fox-News,” and others have noted the company’s conservative leanings. The recent oeuvre of Attkisson — heavy on Obama administration screw-ups and scandals — may well have appealed to the broadcaster. There are some unanswered questions. Here they are.
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Ellen Samrock
“…heavy on Obama administration screw-ups and scandals.” If you think the incentive auction/repack goals and JSA ruling is bad, with this bit of news I fully expect the Obama-led FCC to issue a fatwa against broadcast television.
Keith ONeal
CBS News and Sharyl Attkisson was like oil and water. She has a better job now at a better place.