Embattled CBS News anchor Dan Rather will be leaving his anchor and managing editor position with the CBS Evening News in March 2005.
Rather is mostly noted for his attempt to influence the Presidential election by portraying obviously forged documents as genuine. That story was part of a 60 Minutes Wednesday and produced by Bush hater, Mary Mapes.
In a CBS statement Rather claims that he and the network began to discuss his move in the summer. This is highly unlikely and probably more Rather blather.
After the use of the forged documents, CBS formed a investigative team to look into the issue. It report due shortly after the election is still no where to be seen. While Rather insists this was of his own choosing, it is likely that Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone was instrumental in the change.
Rather will continue as a reporter for 60 Minutes.
Who will replace Rather? It will be someone that Rather chooses and approves. Will the change in anchors help CBS?
No, the Rathergate debacle has permanently damaged the credibility of CBS News and all of its personnel. It will continue to be known as a very liberal news organization and one that tried to influence an election much lack Move On.org and other left-wing Bush haters.
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