He stated "I am the face of CNN" after/during some upheaval [at CNN] in the last year or so, IIRC.
Never rang the steeple bells with me, so others that actually watch CNN might be able to give you a more complete picture.
I happened to hear him the other night talking about that war being creepy or scary or something similar. I immediately returned to FNC because I was afraid I'd tear up my TV.