At her level, she is likely a committed lib. I think that those with different world views are weeded out on the way up. If you want to stop a reporter's career, take the time to teach them in depth knowledge about something that liberals are way off base on in their assumptions, such as gun control.
In a way, it is a cruel thing to do, as it used to be a poison pill for any advancement.
I can imagine that any “wrongthink” could be a career impediment.