It is being rumored that Elisabeth Hasselbeck, co-host of The View, is leaving the show to work for Fox News. On October 2, 2008, Hasselbeck's rep announced that the rumors are not true.FOX: Hasselbeck Not Leaving 'The View' (October 3, 2008)
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"While Elisabeth (Hasselbeck) has a great relationship with Fox News, there is absolutely no truth to the rumor that she is leaving "The View."—Hasselbeck's repDaily News: Hasselbeck will be keeping her 'View'-point (October 3, 2008)
"Elisabeth is passionate in her beliefs and enjoys being a part of this dynamic group of women and engaging in daily conversations."—Babette Perry, Hasselbeck's agentFOX: Hasselbeck Not Leaving 'The View' (October 3, 2008)
"Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, executive producers of 'The View,' consider Elisabeth to be vital to the program."—Karl Nilsson, publicity director for The ViewFOX: Hasselbeck Not Leaving 'The View' (October 3, 2008)
"An offer was never made. While we love having her as a guest on our air, there is no offer on the table."—Fox News spokesmanDaily News: Hasselbeck will be keeping her 'View'-point (October 3, 2008)
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It was reported in late September 2008, to Chicago Sun-Times, that Hasselbeck was upset with co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar over the upcoming electionFOX: Hasselbeck 'Really Upset' (September 29, 2008)
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A longtime staff member was said to have made the reportFOX: Hasselbeck 'Really Upset' (September 29, 2008)
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The staff member reportedly stated that the situation between Hasselbeck, Goldberg and Behar was so bad that Barbara Walters called a meeting with the three of themFOX: Hasselbeck 'Really Upset' (September 29, 2008)
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