Scott Jennings has been the talk of the news media world since his dust-up with a fellow panelist on CNN last week. He’s addressed the situation publicly for the first time.
What We Know: Scott Jennings got into a verbal altercation with The MeidasTouch Network’s Adam Mockler last week. In that exchange, he used an f-bomb that subsequently went viral. In the aftermath, some, like Jim Acosta and Keith Olbermann, shared their belief that Jennings should be fired. During an appearance on O’Connor & Company on Monday’s debut episode, Scott Jennings was asked about the situation.
What They Said: “Keith Olbermann said I should be murdered one day. So now he says I should only be fired, so I guess I’m moving in the right direction with him. We’re heading in the right direction with Keith. (Jim Acosta) sounds like a bitter person. There’s sort of a cottage industry on the left — it’s been going on for years — they don’t believe conservatives should be allowed to speak. They don’t believe any conservative should be allowed to speak on CNN. Or anywhere else. My view is debates are good. Keeping your hands to yourself and keeping out of my space is good. A little more civil debate would be a good thing.” -Scott Jennings.
What Remains Unclear: How CNN feels about the situation. Scott Jennings did not appear on Friday’s edition of NewsNight with Abby Phillip. Furthermore, it has yet to comment publicly on the situation.
What It Means: Taking the opportunity to respond to the situation with some sarcasm and snark means that it isn’t likely that Scott Jennings will be changing his tune or on-air style anytime soon.
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