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We were so very near tears over the dilemma of replacing retiring Times columnist William Safire, we could barely lift our heads from our crusty pillows. We now know, however, that we needn't worry about the conservative side of the Times bed getting too cold in Safire's absence, as CNN resident robot Wolf Blitzer is taking the situation to task. Yes, Blitzer is rallying his viewer troops and soliciting their nominations for Safire's replacement. Which is kind of like having Ashlee Simpson judge American Idol.
Wolf Blitzer Reports [CNN]