But this incident does show something that extends beyond just Sean Hannity. This tea party event wasn’t just a chance for Hannity to broadcast his 9pmET FNC show. He was there for his radio show, to maybe sell some books (and some future books), hell, even to gain some followers on Twitter (where he promoted the event yesterday…up until the plug was pulled). This incident shows what can happen when major FNC personalities put their personal interests and side projects ahead of Fox News. As FNC grows into the unmatched powerhouse it has become, so too have their big stars become that much bigger. Glenn Beck, Bill O’Reilly, and yes, Hannity.
This incident reflects poorly on Fox News, and the speed with which they clamped down on the matter shows how seriously they view the infraction. It also shows there could be more punishment ahead.
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