Ignoring the GOP candidate is 'a mistake': Smerconish on Trump coverage

After Ronna McDaniel's hiring and firing, says CNN's Michael Smerconish, it's a mistake to ignore or disrespect Trump and his supporters. #CNN #News

[mattcarson]

Ignore him? Literally every CNN story is about him.

[MrDopug]

Where do you draw the line when all you do is give someone who lies as a matter of fact a platform to spout more lies?

[pokey]

We have no problem with the GOP as long as they tell the truth. Period.

[Dab]

Cut me a break, he constantly lies. Nobody needs to hear that crap.

[kookootrix]

Ronna is a literal criminal whose complicit in a coup attempt. A guest is different than a full time employee.

[ednakravitz]

No one wants to hear his old, tired, song and dance

[liamfinch]

Are you serious? Trump should be called out every time he behaves badly.

[gyranlangdon]

Everytime this guy talks it such a fence sitter position. If a politician says its raining, and another says it sunny, the reporters job is not to report what theyre saying, its to stick their head out the window and tell us the fuckin weather. Stop giving people who are clearly antagonistic to common cause a platform. This guys argument was that its not interesting to talk the truth halfway through the video.

[freemanmanfree]

Smirconish has lost my respect. He tries too hard for balance when it's unwarranted. I want honesty.

[tesslake]

We will disrespect him no matter what as long as he disrespect others .. and second don’t lecture us about respect ..liar is always liar .. you sitting on nice chair and preach about accepting prograndas and lies ?

[berthabridges]

It always seems that when democrats begin to fight back, it's "why can't we be friends" or lets all "hold hands and make a circle and sing kumbaya."

[cosmothewonderdog]

We’ve heard enough of Trump for several lifetimes.

[margaretwhite]

Disagree - It’s a slap in the face of your audience to bring someone like Ronna McDaniel to a platform that she denigrated.
It’s apparent that the exact same tenants exist in her character. Anyone who would drop her family name in order to appeal to her tribe would turn on anyone.
There comes a time when you do have to pick a side; the truth or a lie. I for one was furious that they hired her!!!

[darebdifferent]

You’re giving a voice to their lies. Duh

[Devous]

You brought on KNOWN LIARS on your show. WHY??? RATINGS!!!
THAT'S NOT JOURNALISM!!

[AnonyMous-nlig]

Any network should have the right to refuse airing the speech of anyone who constantly lie, and purposely agitates the listening audience, period.

[Epok]

Smerconish acting like Trump is a generic republican candidate….both-siding is not responsible journalism.

[sandraelliott]

Ronna McDaniels backed the big lie and made it happen!! I am sorry it doesn’t have to be repeated constantly

[juanellwebb]

Why hasn’t this guy gone to work for FOX or NewsMax?

[charliesimar]

Yes, how does one address an Insurrectionist and his crew? JAIL TIME!