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- Born: September 24, 1945 in Childress, Texas
- Joined CNN in 1980 as economics correspondent
- Left CNN in 1997 to found Space.com
- Returned to CNN in 2001
- Hosts syndicated Lou Dobbs Radio on United Stations Radio Networks
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Lou Dobbs is a political pundit, talk radio host and television personality. He is the host of CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight and is widely known for his vehement opposition to illegal immigration, guest worker programs and amnesty for illegal aliens.
On Wednesday November 11, 2009 Lou announced live on CNN he would be leaving the television network for personal reasons which are but not limited to the direction of the economy and the country.
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Background
Dobbs graduated with a bachelors degree in economics from Harvard University in 1967. After graduating, Dobbs worked for federal anti-poverty programs in Washington DC and as a cash-management specialist for Union Bank in Los Angeles. He became a police and fire reporter for KBLU-AM in Yuma, Arizona in the early 70s and spent the remainder of the decade as a television anchor in Phoenix and Arizona. Dobbs was recruited by Ted Turner in 1979 to work for the then nascent CNN. -
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Weather from Lou Dobbs 's Hometown.
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Current ConditionsChildress, TX as of Tue, 24 Nov 2009 1:53 am CST
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Lou Dobbs Questions
Where is Lou Dobbs going? Fox? 1 AnswerLast I read somewhere is he is looking at a possible run for elected office. We'll have to wait and see for now. Personally I think his leaving is a tactical mo... read more
Anyone know why Lou Dobbs is leaving CNN? 1 AnswerLou Dobbs made a statement regarding it on his CNN program before going to a commercial break: ----quote---- This will be my last broadcast here on CNN, where ... read more
Lord save us. Lou Dobbs says he's ready to "go beyond" his role at CNN. Palin/Dobbs 2012? 2 AnswersHaving heard about the speculation... I'd say probably not. For the simple reason that he could do most of the groundwork for a presidential run before he had t... read more
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Sugar Water: Adieu, “Water” Lou
[...] beloved c*nt and the baptism scene in the first season of Curb Your Enthusiasm made me a fan forever. Lou Dobbs is such a dick. I hope he really does run for President as an independent in 2012.sini | http://popdose.com/ Original | Permalink (November 24, 2009 08:06 AM) -
Dipshit Who Failed At TeeVee Now Maybe Running For … President
“…Lou Dobbs has really only failed at two things: Being a successful television news anchor, and being a dot-com executive.” I can think of at least one more thing he failed at: being a human being.Judas Peckerwood | http://wonkette.com/ Original | Permalink (November 24, 2009 07:33 AM) -
Seeing Red Over Palin parody
[...] ;Run 'er for President in 2012, that's a great idea! Maybe you could have herr beck or lou dobbs as Veep." You might actually be on to something, Jethro-my-man. Beck would not be my first choice, [...]Turtler | http://biggovernment.com/ Original | Permalink (November 24, 2009 07:32 AM) -
Lou Dobbs On Whether He’s Thought About Running For President: ‘Yes Is The Ans...
Why would anyone who loves this country even a little, look to Lou Dobbs to run for President. Or even to lower themselves to ask the question [...] with the likes of an opinionated bigot like Dobbs in the WH? Of course, the likelihood is [...]CarmanK | http://thinkprogress.org/ Original | Permalink (November 24, 2009 06:48 AM) -
Rudy Giuliani: Three Game Plans
[...] guys , are again singing Rudy’s praises, 3 years ahead !! He has to also contend with that loony Lou Dobbs, as well now..siphoning off Republican votes.. It is gonna be a 2nd term for the President.. No doubt [...]Bob | http://race42008.com/ Original | Permalink (November 24, 2009 06:02 AM)
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Sugar Water: Adieu, “Water” Lou
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Nearly six-in-ten Mexicans say living in the U.S. is much better than back in Old Mexico. Lou Dobbs' head to explode .. http://fk.cm/4793236
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ALIPAC drafting Lou Dobbs for President - http://tinyurl.com/yksbdor
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I'm 5 days late and this is probably the only time I'll ever say this... But I wish that John Stewart would have let Lou Dobbs speak more!
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“Yes, Lou Dobbs: Please run for President in 2012 as an independent. Obama landslide. http://bit.ly/4RuPFG #P2 #TCOT” -@RyanNewYork AWESOME!
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