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CNN announces 'Crossfire' relaunch
The Politico ^ | 26 June 2013 | Dylan Byers

Posted on 06/26/2013 7:03:44 AM PDT by Rummyfan

It's official: CNN has announced that it will relaunch "Crossfire," its longstanding political debate show, this fall.

As previously reported here, former Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and former Obama deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter will both serve as co-hosts. Gingrich will be joined on the conservative side by S.E. Cupp, the MSNBC co-host, New York Daily News columnist and TheBlaze contributor; Cutter will be joined on the liberal side by Van Jones, a CNN contributor and former green jobs advisor to the Obama administration.

“Few programs in the history of CNN have had the kind of impact on political discourse that Crossfire did – it was a terrific program then, and we believe the time is right to bring it back and do it again,” CNN president Jeff Zucker said in a statement. “We look forward to the opportunity to host passionateconversation from all sides of the political spectrum. Crossfire will be the forum where America holds its great debates.”

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cnn; crossfire; dnn; newtgingrich; secupp; stephaniecutter; vanjones
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S.E. Cupp - alright!
1 posted on 06/26/2013 7:03:44 AM PDT by Rummyfan
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To: Rummyfan

I am offended by the violent and threatening name of the show and demand they cater to my feelings.


2 posted on 06/26/2013 7:06:19 AM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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Actually looks like a good decision by the CNN brass. Not overly familiar with Cutter’s TV host skills, but overall, I like the panel. Gingrich and Cupp are well-spoken on the right, and Van Jones (despite his commie roots) is a smart dude and good on tv.


3 posted on 06/26/2013 7:09:06 AM PDT by ilgipper (Obama is proving that very bad ideas can be wrapped up in pretty words)
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To: Norm Lenhart

Wuss.

How about “Sealclub”? That better for ya? No guns implied. :-)


4 posted on 06/26/2013 7:10:19 AM PDT by Nervous Tick (Without GOD, men get what they deserve.)
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To: Rummyfan

Good Lord, what a freak show!


5 posted on 06/26/2013 7:10:31 AM PDT by Cincinatus (Omnia relinquit servare Rempublicam)
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While I really like S. E Cupp...with Van Jones and Stephanie Cutter as co-hosts... they could have the entire crew of Sports Illustrated swimsuit models on the conservative side and I wouldn’t watch it.

(Did I just say that?)


6 posted on 06/26/2013 7:14:00 AM PDT by moovova
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I’ll tune in if I get to hear, “Nancy, you ignorant sl**.”


7 posted on 06/26/2013 7:14:33 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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Oh whee. Another Pundit show where people are paid to give me their opinion. Well, not me as I don’t watch “pundits”.

The 24 hour news cycle killed reporting in America.


8 posted on 06/26/2013 7:15:20 AM PDT by RIghtwardHo
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CNN bringing back crossfire only means one thing. The liberal experiment has failed and they are bringing in Repubicans to bolster their ratings.

Gingrich is well spoken and Cupp is smart as well as eye candy.

I might watch this a couple of times.


9 posted on 06/26/2013 7:16:19 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (The reason we own guns is to protect ourselves from those wanting to take our guns from us.)
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Republican...


10 posted on 06/26/2013 7:16:47 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (The reason we own guns is to protect ourselves from those wanting to take our guns from us.)
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3 against 1; hope Newt is ready for the cr@p from the O'Butcrack minions
& the District of Criminals' "Progressive" Establishment Party...
a show of shouting/no honest answers.

11 posted on 06/26/2013 7:17:14 AM PDT by skinkinthegrass (who'll take tomorrow,$pend it all today;who can take your income & tax it all away..0'Blowfly can :)
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I won’t be watching, but I watched every night when Pat was the one on the right.


12 posted on 06/26/2013 7:21:24 AM PDT by Theodore R. ("Hey, the American people must all be crazy out there!")
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Van Jones vs Gingrich? That’s gonna be worth watching........maybe........


14 posted on 06/26/2013 7:25:40 AM PDT by Red Badger (Want to be surprised? Google your own name......Want to have fun? Google your friend's names........)
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Some of the best of S.E. Cupp:

"We can’t be afraid to call out Rush Limbaugh. If we can get three Republicans on three different networks saying, ‘What Rush Limbaugh said is crazy and stupid and dangerous,’ maybe that’ll give other Republicans cover” (to denounce the talk-show host)." -- http://dailycaller.com/2013/02/14/s-e-cupp-we-cant-be-afraid-to-call-out-rush-limbaugh/#ixzz2XKeq2F7M

On being an atheist: "I've seen some really great movies about Jesus. I collect religious kitschy objects, so I have a lot of Jesus dolls around the house. When I think about Jesus, I think about one of my dolls. It's terrible." -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2636932/posts

On gay adoptions: "“We also have to embrace gay adoption. This will not be comfortable, but it is morally imperative. It’s also good politics at a time when it seems the abortion conversation is fraught with so many perils and pitfalls for conservative politicians.” -- http://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2013/06/avowed-atheist-s-e-cupp-pushes-for-conservatives-to-accept-gay-adoption-2666592.html

On support for gay 'marriage' at CPAC: "This year it just didn’t feel like there was a way for me to support my friends at GOProud and [Log Cabin Republicans], promote an inclusive, big-tent party, and participate in the conference at the same time.” -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2992387/posts

"Conservative?" I'll pass, thanks.

15 posted on 06/26/2013 7:30:49 AM PDT by Colonel_Flagg (Blather. Reince. Repeat.)
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S.E. Cupp - alright!

She's smart, conservative, quick on her feet and there is a touch of the "Naughty Schoolteacher" about her.


16 posted on 06/26/2013 7:32:01 AM PDT by Iron Munro (From nobody to senator, to Conservative savior,)
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Sorry but I got burn out on the screaming heads TV infotainment style shows long ago. This is what Hannity and O’Reilley are every night - the same revolving cast of guests screaming about the same issues over and over and over and etc.etc.


17 posted on 06/26/2013 7:32:19 AM PDT by circlecity
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This is great! I actually prefer CNN’s on location reporting style, I just can’t watch any of their shows,


18 posted on 06/26/2013 7:34:24 AM PDT by Katya (Homo Nosce Te Ipsum)
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Van Jones?

Forget it.


19 posted on 06/26/2013 7:40:18 AM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: Rummyfan
Tanned, rested and ready...


20 posted on 06/26/2013 7:50:32 AM PDT by skeeter
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