In case you missed it, Fox News has announced that Bill Hemmer will be taking over Shep Smith’s old time slot:
NEW: Bill Hemmer is taking over Shep Smith's 3pm slot on Fox Newshttps://t.co/FmtMTx1VFx
— Aidan McLaughlin (@aidnmclaughlin) December 9, 2019
Seems like a pretty good decision.
.@BillHemmer is a pro – objective, but asks tough questions of everyone. Great move by Fox, and great for Bill, who has played many roles at Fox News since moving there from CNN. https://t.co/KKHoVlch7v
— Steve Krakauer (@SteveKrak) December 9, 2019
.@BillHemmer is one of the most talented people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with at Fox. Congratulations, sir! https://t.co/umdfw7ETHJ
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) December 9, 2019
Big congrats to @BillHemmer !
Richly deserved, one of the most consummate professionals and nicest guys in the business https://t.co/xj26t47SeL
— Buck Sexton (@BuckSexton) December 9, 2019
Not that Fox needs or wants my advice..but @BillHemmer is great choice…Bill Hemmer Replacing Shepard Smith on Fox News https://t.co/jIBcoaosMC
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) December 9, 2019
I adore @BillHemmer, as does everyone else in the building. No one deserves this more. https://t.co/UCgW8cYHxd
— Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) December 9, 2019
But CNN’s Oliver Darcy, who, along with Brian Stelter, is always hard at work obsessing over Fox News, wouldn’t be doing his job if he didn’t point out the glaring flaw in Fox News’ decision:
As Mediaite notes, @BillHemmer lacks the "contrarian truth-telling and appeals to journalistic integrity" that defined the 3pm hour when it was hosted by Shep Smith. https://t.co/D2E7G9jDUj
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) December 9, 2019
Oh, OK.
— cristi Vander kooi (@cristismith55) December 9, 2019
You’ve GOT to be kidding?!
— i tweet sometimes (@ksanton63) December 9, 2019
Hilarious coming from you haha!
— ABLE (@nova_patriot) December 9, 2019
You work at CNN.
— Chris Tsotsoros (@ctsotsoros) December 9, 2019
You work for CNN.
— Spider-Ken (@SpiderKenX) December 9, 2019
Lmfao…. Dude, YOU work for @CNN !!!
— Brian Reinert (@BrianReinert1) December 9, 2019
You work for CNN, Oliver.
And who is the contrarian host in the @CNN lineup? ?
— Frederick (@jmotivator) December 9, 2019
Who’s the conservative anchor on CNN? https://t.co/0Zw4p7w1fQ
— Matthew Dempster (@dempstermd) December 9, 2019
We’re wracking our brains to come with the contrarian truth-teller who appeals to journalistic integrity on CNN and just coming up empty.
Lol, please tell me who on CNN & MSNBC have that "contrarian truth-telling and appeals to journalistic integrity"? What a garbage criticism of a good anchor.
— L (@lawyerkev) December 9, 2019
It really does come off like pure sour grapes.
@cnn personalties throwing boulders in their own glass house. Perhaps a look in the mirror for everyone is in order
— John Stempien (@BeerGuyTX) December 9, 2019
Maybe CNN should sit this one out
— John O'Connor (@jrlaco) December 9, 2019