CNN’s Host Needs A Drink After Interview

October 17, 2012

Soledad O’Brien takes a moment to talk with Catholic Herald Reporter Amy Guckeen after her lunch with students at Marquette University on February 7th. O’Brien shared how faith has deeply influenced her and how faith, family and motherhood has played a role in her career. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Must be really difficult to interview conservatives like John Sununu?

Sununu Tells CNN‘s O’Brien ‘It’s Always Good to Come on the Groupie Channel’
By Noel Sheppard | October 17, 2012 | 08:31

Mitt Romney senior adviser John Sununu had another contentious encounter with CNN’s Soledad O’Brien Wednesday.

At the conclusion of their lengthy Starting Point segment about Tuesday’s presidential debate, O’Brien thanked her guest for coming with Sununu responding, “It’s always good to come on the groupie channel” (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):

After saying goodbye to Sununu, O’Brien told her in-studio guests, “I always need a cocktail after I speak to him. I really need like a vodka and tonic after I talk to him.”