VIDEO: Dobbs Resigns—Greatest Hits, First Responses

We told you Dobbs was resigning... well, here's the proof. Via Media Matters, video of Dobbs' resignation:

It will be interesting to see what Dobbs' next "contribution" to public life might be.

If you haven't yet, check out what our friends at DropDobbs.com and BastaDobbs.com have been up to, and skim this rundown of Dobbs' greatest hits on our blog:

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The Hispanic Institute minced no words in a statement this evening, saying:

The announcement by CNN that Lou Dobbs will be leaving the cable news channel is welcome news for all Americans who value fair-minded journalism. As the host of a nationally telecast program of commentary, news and interviews, Dobbs has engaged in the worst kind of xenophobic, race-baiting interpretations of the issues surrounding immigration policy, legitimized by the imprimatur of CNN. It was past time for it to end, and we’re glad it has.

Latino activist and blogger, The Unapologetic Mexican, has this to say:

CNN has fired Lou Dobbs. It’s a surprising move which I barely imagined in my dearest cynical calculations. Yet, it is practical, too. And laudable! And it torques back the hatevibe a little, which is good for all of us. Let me be the first to say nice move, CNN.

My favorite part is where he begins talking about how he has been urged to join the problem solving view, and begin contributing positively.

Finally, from a statement by Eric Burns, head of Media Matters:

This is a happy day for all those who care about this nation of immigrants and believe in the power of media to elevate the political discourse.

Thanks again to all of you who chipped in to demand better.