Wolf Blitzer paid tribute to CNN political analyst Gloria Borger on Thursday (December 19) as she will get set to depart the information community after 17 years.
On the finish of Thursday’s version of The Scenario Room, Blitzer turned to Borger to thank her for all her contributions over time, noting that her first look on the community got here on his present again in September 2007.
“Everyone stand again for a second. I need to have a particular second proper now to say, ‘Thanks, thanks, thanks,’ to our Gloria Borger,” Blitzer stated, per Deadline. “Seventeen years right here at CNN. That is going to be your final week right here at CNN. You’re on the point of transfer on, and we need to want you solely the easiest.”
The long-time information anchor continued, “You and I am going manner again. Actually, your first look on CNN was proper right here in The Scenario Room.” He then threw to a clip from an episode that aired on September 13, 2007, during which Borger joined Blitzer to debate George W. Bush and his plans for the conflict in Iraq.
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“Gloria, I converse for all of our viewers right here in america and, certainly, all over the world, once I say, ‘Thanks, thanks, thanks,’” Blitzer said after the clip completed airing.
“It’s been pure pleasure,” Borger replied. “It’s been an awesome 17 years. I’ve labored with the very best individuals within the enterprise [and] the very best journalists within the enterprise.”
Earlier than becoming a member of CNN, Borger served because the nationwide political correspondent for CBS Information, showing on exhibits reminiscent of Face the Nation and 60 Minutes II. She was additionally the co-anchor of CNBC’s Capital Report from 2002 to 2004.
After becoming a member of CNN in 2007, Borger earned a Peabody Award as a part of the workforce protecting the 2007 presidential major campaigns and debates. She additionally acquired an Emmy nomination in 2011 for The Odd Couple and was a part of the workforce awarded an Emmy for “Excellent Reside Protection” for the community’s 2012 election evening protection.
“It’s been an awesome pleasure. I’m going to actually miss the place, however I’m going to be CNN’s greatest fan, and I’ll be rooting for everybody from the sidelines,” she concluded.