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CNN has begun casting its net for pundits to appear in the revival of its debate show Crossfire. According to Politico, the news network has approached former Speaker of the House and Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and President Obama’s former deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter.
Gingrich hasn’t held down a regular TV gig since 2011, when Fox News Channel voided his $1 million contract after he announced his plans to run for president.
CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker is said to be looking for a mix of seasoned experts and younger voices for the show, which is likely to feature a rotating panel of guests a la Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) and FNC’s The Five.
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