How to get nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize

When news broke that Jared Kushner and Stacey Abrams had been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, members of both parties were outraged. Here’s the thing, though: Being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize is a LOT different than actually winning it. In his latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza ticks through the political ramifications of a Nobel nomination.

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Writer: Chris Cillizza
Producer: Allison Gordon
The Point Editor: Leigh Munsil
Video Editor: Wes Latta

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[CNN]

Hey, Chris here. Who do you think should win this year’s Nobel Peace Prize?

[krisfrederick]

Don't forget, donald won "Michigan's Man of the Year Award..." which doesn't and has never existed.

[internetpeople]

If they give Jared the Nobel Peace prize, every recipient should symbolically return the trophy (but keep the money)

[lindaburns]

A peace prize for an arm's deal? Disgusting

[georgegoldsmith]

Will Kushner have to explain what happened with the Saudi JOURNALIST MR KASHHOGGI FIRST.???

[TheBlueThird]

Jared Kushner?!? Ok, this is nightmare. I'm going back to sleep.

[Thepokerfanboy]

Whoever nominated Jared Kushner for the prize is the genius with the biggest brain. Now T*** being the self centered person will now see Kushner as his enemy.

[mswisesenior]

Stacy is a goddess and has done the impossible...turning Georgia. If that's not a winner who is?

[stevejohnson]

Instead, jared kushner should win a VHS copy of "Dude, where's my car?"

[Wiley_Coyote]

To Dump, being nominated by a stooge means he can treat it just like he won.

[meegen]

I don't know about others, but if Jared won, this is no longer Nobel any more. It will be just a "Piece" prize (or "Piece Price") - well, who knows!!!.

[melodythomas]

Stacey definitely deserves a NPP, for her tireless work to do away with voter suppression

[charlesstokes]

Will never understand how so many people voted for trump.the bigglyest deplorable.

[emperorpalpatine]

Stacey Abrams should win it. Her work to help people overcome voter suppression is worthy of the prize

[mezo]

What the actual hell did Stacey Abrams do to receive any price?

[ajahnpadawan]

Was a clip of Trump really necessary? Trying to forget

[Ganiscol]

One thing I guarantee you: Nobody floating in the trump orbit will ever get such honors 😄

[DDozer]

Jared Kushner should win the nobel prison prize.

[James-jtmu]

Has anyone bothered to ask the Palestinian people if they think Kushner deserves the Nobel peace prize or is the decision going to be made for them as was the Israeli embassy being relocated to Jerusalem was.

[buckthrusthorn]

Stacy Abrams is so brave and honorable! She makes me proud to be a woman of color.