08.18.15
With the 2016 presidential election approaching, CNN is making moves to solidify its distinguished political reporting team. The news organization has promoted its chief congressional correspondent Dana Bash to the coveted role of chief political correspondent. Bash takes the role following Candy Crowley’s departure from CNN and ahead of a busy political season. In a glowing memo – describing Bash as tireless, hardworking and a beloved colleague – CNN elaborates on Bash’s new responsibilities as the “network’s lead correspondent covering the Republican field of 2016 presidential hopefuls, our lead correspondent covering Capitol Hill, and as a prominent player in CNN’s election night coverage.” The memo goes on to name Bash as a key contributor for the upcoming Republican presidential debate in September. This latest promotion comes as part of an impressive career of excellent journalism by Bash, who has been a member of the CNN team for more than two decades. Click here to read more