MAGA-Coded CBS Anchor Falls Apart in Evening News Debut
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Key Points:
- Tony Dokoupil experienced a challenging debut as the new anchor of CBS Evening News, including multiple self-introductions and on-air confusion during transitions between stories.
- Dokoupil mistakenly referred to Minnesota as the "Great Lake State," a nickname actually associated with Michigan, while discussing Governor Tim Walz's decision not to seek reelection.
- The anchor also hesitated and sought direction from the control room during coverage of Senator Mark Kelly's censure, highlighting a rocky start to his tenure.
- Dokoupil's appointment by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, who aims to make the network more appealing to conservatives, has faced internal criticism, with some staff viewing it as an insult to the program's legacy.
- Previously, Dokoup
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