Novak swears and walks off CNN set

James Carville riled Robert Novak, who issued a "bullshit" and walked off the set of CNN's "Inside Politics". Novak, a Chicago Sun-Times columnist, was suspended by CNN. Of course, the network apologized to its viewers.

From the Chicago Sun-Times; my bolding:

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During the show, Carville and Novak talked about the Senate candidacy of Republican Katherine Harris, who as Florida's secretary of state presided over the tumultuous 2000 presidential recount. Novak argued the opposition of Florida's Republican establishment might not necessarily hurt Harris.

''Let me just finish, James, please,'' Novak continued. ''I know you hate to hear me, but you have to.''

Carville, looking at host Ed Henry, said, "He's got to show these right-wingers that he's got a backbone, you know. It's why the Wall Street Journal editorial page is watching you. Show 'em that you're tough.''

Carville then sat back in his chair, laughing.

''Well, I think that's bull----, and I hate that,'' Novak said. Then, making a sweeping motion with his hands, Novak said to Henry, "Just let it go."

As Henry started to ask Carville a question, Novak stood up and walked off the set.

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