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Elisabeth Hasselbeck Is Leaving Fox & Friends

Raising eyebrows today is the announcement that former reality show contestant turned TV host Elisabeth Hasselbeck will be leaving her current post at Fox & Friends in a few weeks.

Via Variety:

Hasselbeck, who joined Fox News in 2013 after nearly a decade at ABC’s “The View,” is putting her TV career on hold to devote more time to raising her three children, the network said.

A rotating set of co-hosts will serve alongside Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade for the foreseeable future. Hasselbeck is expected to continue on air until late December.

“Elisabeth and I discussed this at length over several weeks, and while I would love for her to continue here, I respect her incredibly difficult, yet deeply personal decision,” said Roger Ailes, chairman and chief executive of Fox News Channel, in prepared remarks. “She has been a great addition to the Fox & Friends franchise.”

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Fox News’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Sandra Bland Could Have Used Cigarette As A Weapon

I kid you not. Hasselbeck actually said this in all seriousness. This is not The Onion.

Speaking to former New York Police Department officer John Raffery, Fox News personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck suggested that the police officer caught on dash cam video asked Sandra Bland to exit her car because he was afraid Bland would wield her cigarette as a weapon.

Via Raw Story:

Rafferty said that Trooper Brian Encinia was placed on administrative duty by his department. They acknowledged that the officer stepped over the line in his violent arrest of Bland, who had merely changed lanes without using a signal.

“It appears, looking at this, because she didn’t put out the cigarette next thing he knows, he’s asking the person to step out of the vehicle,” Rafferty said about Encinia. “You can’t take it personal. It’s the job.”

“But, what if, I mean, there are times, I’m sure, someone has, in the history of this land, used a cigarette against a police officer,” said Hasselbeck, “maybe chucked it at him, pushed it at him.”

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How to talk to your children about newly drafted NFL player Michael Sam

Michael Sam was recently drafted by the St. Louis Rams, making him the first out gay professional football player.

Clearly, your children are going to have some questions.

For instance, on FOX News this morning, the hosts were up in arms that Michael Sam, upon achieving his life-long dream of playing in the NFL kissed the love of his life instead of shaking his hand. 

(I guess that what FOX News hosts do in the more important moments of their lives…)

This video is here to help you and people like Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

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Elisabeth Hasselbeck leaving THE VIEW for FOX & FRIENDS

Elisabeth Hasselbeck heading to Fox & Friends after rumors of ABC contract not being renewed

The New York Post is reporting that conservative chair warmer for ABC’s THE VIEW will be leaving her long standing job to share the couch with Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade of FOX & FRIENDS.

FOX News Chairman & CEO Roger Ailes announced, “Elisabeth’s warm and engaging personality made her a star on “The View”. She has proven to be an excellent conversationalist and I am certain she will make a great addition to our already successful morning franchise.”

Rumors were running rampant earlier this year that Hasselbeck’s contract at ABC was not going to be renewed.

She replaces current FOX & FRIENDS co-host Gretchen Carlson who will begin hosting her own one-hour daytime show this fall.

Jenny McCarthy and Brooke Shields have been mentioned as possible replacements for Hasselbeck.