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Washington Whispers by Paul Bedard

Setting His Sights on Another Stage

April 29, 2007 12:00 PM ET | Permanent Link | Print

We hear that correspondent Bob Franken wasn't happy when cnn didn't extend his contract. And now insiders aren't happy with his goodbye note. It takes a shot at cable star Wolf Blitzer and ends with a promise to take his show to "another stage." What happened? The star reporter wanted to cover the presidential race, but cnn wanted him to be a utility player. And insiders say he thinks he has that job lined up at another network.

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