CNN Fires Rick Sanchez After Comments About Jon Stewart, Jews

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CNN has reportedly fired anchor Rick Sanchez Friday after he made disparaging comments about comedian Jon Stewart, calling him a "bigot."

Sanchez also made references to people who, like Stewart, are Jewish and "run all the other networks" and claim to be "opporessed."

CNN announced: "Rick Sanchez is no longer with the company. We thank Rick for his years of service and we wish him well."

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