A the Republican Party interview with author Kurtz was cut short . Ricks said `` Fox was operating as a wing of Fox News '' Thomas Ricks : The difference is that Kelly later realized she had gone too far and told me she had apologized to Powers . Fox acted too self-protectively rather than allow a debate on its role . Howard Kurtz says other cable anchors have shut down guests who question their networks .
A the Republican Party interview with author Kurtz was cut short . Ricks said `` Fox was operating as a wing of Fox News '' Thomas Ricks : Fox acted too self-protectively rather than allow a debate on its role . Howard Kurtz says other cable anchors have shut down guests who question their networks .