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If Books Could Kill
Pundit Portraits: Kathleen Parker and Chris Cillizza [TEASER]
Nov 28, 2023
Kathleen Parker and Chris Cillizza discuss the career and predictions of Kathleen Parker, the functioning of the US government under Trump, the possibility of a Kavanaugh doppelganger, brand exploitation on TikTok, and blaming left-wing activists for right-wing actions.
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- Chris Cillizza gained popularity through his analysis of weekly winners and losers in Washington, using a sports commentary-style approach to politics.
- Despite criticism for his lack of substantive analysis and skewed perspectives, Chris Cillizza had a large viewership and influential presence as a pundit.
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Summary of Chris Cillizza's Punditry Style
Chris Cillizza is a former CNN pundit known for his middling and hedging takes. He gained popularity through his videos for The Washington Post's column called 'The Fix,' where he analyzed who had the best and worst week in Washington. While not interested in politics initially, he interned with George Will, which led him into political journalism. Cillizza's style often resembled sports commentary, turning politics into a game of winners and losers.
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