Still, Williams was suspended and Holt given the temporary anchor duties. But many insiders are now saying that it is getting harder and harder to deny Holt his shot at the chair.
As Holt holds his own in the ratings, one insider told CNN, “This makes it impossible for them not to give it to Lester, if this continues.”
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Another insider wondered that with all Holt’s success, “how can you deny this guy.”
Then there is the “race” issue. If Holt takes the chair, he would be the first black permanent solo anchor of a network news cast. But if Williams comes back and retakes his seat, that could also be fraught with racial questions.
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