Reliable Sources say the former Reliable Sources host is nominally batting for the other team…
(Make of that what you will)
Former CNN host Brian Stelter has made headlines by entering the political arena, running for a school board position in Readington Township, New Jersey, as a Republican. This move comes as a surprise, especially considering Stelter’s background as a media correspondent known for his time on a network often criticized by Republicans. His candidacy adds an intriguing twist to the political landscape, echoing a similar venture by John Avlon, another CNN alum, who is running for Congress in New York as a Democrat, aiming to challenge the current Republican-held seat which was crucial in the 2022 midterms.
Avlon’s campaign focuses on defending democracy and criticizes the influence of former President Trump and his supporters. Both Stelter and Avlon’s decisions to run for office mark a notable shift from their media careers to direct political involvement, sparking discussions on the implications of journalists moving into elected positions. This trend raises questions about the already contentious relationship between the media and politics, as well as concerns about the objectivity of former news personalities who transition into political roles. Stelter’s campaign, in particular, revisits past controversies and criticisms he faced during his tenure at CNN, including accusations of bias and misinformation.
Some have speculated that Stelter is only running as a Republican because it gives him the best chance to stand out; other suggest a lot of wealthy NY/NJ suburbs are actually rather “right-leaning” (maybe it goes with the old adage, that goes something like: “to be young and not lean left is to be without a heart, to be older and not lean right is to be without a brain” – people tend to be much more conservative when they have something worth conserving.
This move was mentioned in a number of tweets, including this one cited most frequently:
It was also a story broken on the most recent PBD Podcast.
Reliable and Semi-Reliable Sources:
Brian Stelter Is Reportedly Running for School Board in NJ…As a Republican (townhall.com)
REPORT: Ex-CNN Host Brian Stelter Running For Office As Republican (trendingpoliticsnews.com)
