Dan Abrams vs. CNN…
The New York Observer’s Felix Gillette writes about Dan Abrams’ attacks on CNN…including last week’s criticism of “God’s Warriors”…
“I felt very strongly that in its totality it was unfair,” he said. “It was a very successful, well-done, well-rated documentary for CNN.”
In fact, over 3 nights, God’s Warriors attracted more than six million total viewers, stunningly high for CNN, 407 percent higher the programs on MSNBC in that time period and 358 percent higher in head-to-head competition with Mr. Abrams’ own show.
“I felt that the journalism behind it was shoddy,” Mr. Abrams said. “I think that if you’re going to do advocacy—I do opinion all the time on my show—admit it. Just say, I’m doing an opinion piece. I was calling them out, effectively asking them to ‘fess up.’
“We called CNN before we did the segment … offered them an opportunity to have someone come on,” said Mr. Abrams. “I don’t blame them for declining. … I think you can work at CNN and still agree with everything I said.
A CNN spokesperson declined to comment.
Sounds like sour grapes on the part of Dan Abrams.
Comment by myview — September 6, 2007 @ 3:30 pm
Perhaps Abrams suddenly remembered he is a Jew!
Comment by Ira — September 6, 2007 @ 11:00 pm