it's the dweeb factor. Not good television. Nobody wants to watch.
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the fact the guys contract is up for renewal and he has the chance to get out while he can. The network is just taking a nose-dive. Why take something (DC job) if that's not what you want and be bound by a contract. Maybe he took CNN by surprise by not taking that post.
Dweeb factor? Definitely not. I don't think the "chemistry" is there with Soledad like it was with previous coanchors - Carol and Daryn. Good luck Bill wherever you land.