Margie, I disagree that before 9:30AM the NHC specifically called CNN (and no one else) or that CNN is the only news outlet to find out that the forecast track would shift East. Yes the track may shift East (or even West) but I think you're digging for something that doesn't exist. I stand with my assessment of the CNN quote - they are focused on the cone, not the line.

EDIT: or the Chief Met for CNN is making a call to shift the track slightly East.

2nd EDIT: based on your new post below, that NHC met was on NBC this AM and I think he's giving the cone vs line "be safe" speech.