ASPEN, COLORADO - To those who have asked why he is leaving Atlanta-based CNN for a job with a nonprofit think tank, Walter Isaacson poses his own question: ``How could you not want it?'' <br>
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Isaacson, the departing head of CNN, is taking over the reins of the Aspen Institute. He inherits an organization with a rich history and a solid operating plan, a place where great minds of 20th century have gathered, and a serene setting. <br>
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In his new job, Isaacson will enjoy the company of presidents and Nobel laureates and delve into the pressing issues of the day while soaking up the beauty of Aspen, Colorado. <br>
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In return, he will serve as a high-profile leader, someone who can lure his powerful acquaintances and bring in fund-raisers. <br>
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In addition to his time at CNN, Isaacson, who is 50, was a Rhodes scholar, author of a critically acclaimed biography on Henry Kissinger and managing editor of Time magazine.
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