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In reply to the discussion: 'The View' Picks ex trump aide Alyssa Farah Griffin as Meghan McCain's Replacement [View all]IcyPeas
(21,875 posts)12. Ana wanted the job according to this from Variety...
It's all about ratings. Ana didn't get into heated debates. Their ratings must've fallen.
Currently, the Hot Topics table is lead by moderator Whoopi Goldberg with co-hosts Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines. Ana Navarro, who is a part-time co-host, also auditioned for the permanent job, and is said to be disappointed that she wasnt selected, according to several sources.
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Meghan McCain served as the conservative co-host of The View from 2017 through 2021, bringing a rating surge as she got into heated debates with the other co-hosts during the Trump era.
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/the-view-alyssa-farah-new-host-1235319329/
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IcyPeas
Jul 2022
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I think it's important because it's probably the only political information many viewers are
betsuni
Jul 2022
#18
It's liberal, does not promote Republicans. There are fact checkers. Not propaganda.
betsuni
Jul 2022
#21
Since they're set on a wingnut, this one is less obnoxious than most. & I *do* watch.
UTUSN
Jul 2022
#19
Yes, she's calm, not emotional, patient no matter how many times her co-hosts ask her
betsuni
Jul 2022
#20
"trashing (various venues) is elitist" - somehow those/here who try to dictate acceptability of
UTUSN
Jul 2022
#33
Yes, exposure to things one doesn't agree with doesn't turn one into a sea monster or Republican.
betsuni
Jul 2022
#35
Whoopi is anti-social, like I am. Co-hosts have said they've gone to parties at Whoopi's
betsuni
Jul 2022
#23
She did not have to say a word to us but she could have smiled or waved.Nt
helpisontheway
Jul 2022
#25