CNN political commentator Alice Stewart dies

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CNN political commentator Alice Stewart dies
Holmes Lybrand Evan Perez
By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez and Kaanita Iyer, CNN
2 minute read
Published 5:25 PM EDT, Sat May 18, 2024

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Alice Stewart, a veteran political adviser and CNN political commentator who worked on several GOP presidential campaigns, has died. She was 58.

Law enforcement officials told CNN that Stewart’s body was found outdoors in the Bellevue neighborhood in northern Virginia early Saturday morning. No foul play is suspected, and officers believe a medical emergency occurred.

“Alice was a very dear friend and colleague to all of us at CNN,” Mark Thompson, the network’s CEO, said in an email to staff Saturday. “A political veteran and an Emmy Award-winning journalist who brought an incomparable spark to CNN’s coverage, known across our bureaus not only for her political savvy, but for her unwavering kindness. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn such an extraordinary loss.”

Stewart was born on March 11, 1966, in Atlanta.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/18/politics/alice-stewart-cnn-commentator-dies/index.html

[Liberal In Texas]

1. "...when I voted for (Trump)." (From the link)

“My position at CNN is to be a conservative voice yet an independent thinker,” Stewart said. “I’m not a Kool-Aid drinker; I’m not a never-Trumper, and I didn’t check my common sense and decency at the door when I voted for (Trump).”

Oh well. RIP

[erronis]

20. Words. Whatever.

That's what people like her do - say words and don't care about the effects.

[JI7]

2. She always seemed decent and normal

and didn't come off hateful like most republicans.

[Think. Again.]

26. Decent and normal people don't make excuses for fascists.

[CanonRay]

3. I'm getting dehumanized

My instant reaction to these is one less Republican.

[progressiveforever]

6. somewhat agree

I don't cheer anyone's demise, but she was a bit hopeless when you consider what she said, " “I’m not a Kool-Aid drinker; I’m not a never-Trumper, and I didn’t check my common sense and decency at the door when I voted for (Trump).” Dear, you did throw your common sense away no matter what you said.

[TheProle]

8. You are getting desensitized, perhaps,

But you are doing the dehumanizing here.

[CanonRay]

9. Thanks.

[Think. Again.]

27. You have it backward, the humane reaction to the death of a fascism apologist...

...is a shrug.

[The Grand Illuminist]

34. More like a spit.

War is hell.

[Cha]

4. Bottom line.. she didn't care

about Democracy and wanted the Rapist Serial Lying Asshole Putin Puppet..

58 is young to just die... I wonder what happened?

[NewHendoLib]

5. The few times I saw her I thought she was horrendous

[progressiveforever]

7. She was hoorendous

She was only cordial because she knew the audience.

[chicoescuela]

10. god got the wrong republican again

He or she continues to miss badly

[Think. Again.]

28. Nope, they are all equally worthy of being stopped.

They are fascists, after all.

[IcyPeas]

11. Here she is on CNN just a few days ago.

She and Maria Cardona were always on doing a left-right thing.

And so young... and found outdoors. Sad.

RIP

[Think. Again.]

29. Sad? I think dying outdoors is a nice way to go.

[IcyPeas]

12. Tweet from Maria Cardona:

I am turned inside out at this tragic news. As many know, Alice & I were like sisters from opposite ends of the political aisle. We debated but w respect. I will miss her dearly but seems God needed some top-notch communications help. RIP beautiful friend.

Link to tweet

[Think. Again.]

30. I sincerely hope there isn't a god that needs rightwing communications help.

[Hekate]

13. She was 58 -- gods that's young. Condolences to her family and friends.

[ShazzieB]

14. I honestly never heard of her till now.

Probably because I never watch

58 is awfully young for someone to just drop dead, but I'm sure there was a cause that will be revealed when they do an autopsy,

[Oopsie Daisy]

15. Okay. Bye

[Cha]

16. Yeah, I do wonder what

happened, though. I'm always curious about that.

We know she was Not a patriot and against our Democrcay.

[Oopsie Daisy]

18. I'm sure the conspiracy theories will start up momentarily

[Cha]

19. I just want to know what the "Medical Emergency" was.

that's rather vague.

[Oopsie Daisy]

22. Heart attack? Brain aneurysm? Stroke?

Considering her age, it could be anything other than a generic "old age". But there are many "silent killers" that strike suddenly and without warning.

The top sudden and unexpected causes of death in her age group are:

Accidents (unintentional injuries) We can omit this one.
Heart attacks
Strokes
Aneurysms
Sudden cardiac arrest

Heart attacks and strokes can strike suddenly, especially if underlying cardiovascular disease is present but undiagnosed or unmanaged. Aortic aneurysms, which are weaknesses or bulges in the aorta, can suddenly rupture and lead to life-threatening internal bleeding. Sudden cardiac arrest, often due to underlying heart rhythm disorders or structural heart disease, can lead to immediate loss of consciousness and death if not treated quickly.

[maxrandb]

25. Russian Tea?

Sorry, but after watching some of that Rudolf Hitler speech at the Texas NRA yesterday, I have NO empathy, sympathy, compassion, or care for ANYONE that helped foist this fascist turd on America.

He, and his voters should be treated with all the respect we have for dog shit in the grooves of our tennis-shoes.

[Hugin]

33. The official...

“Nothing to see here. Keep on moving.” Was issued PDQ on this one. Oh, and the dying of death is not eyebrow raising at all.

[SarcasticSatyr]

17. I'm not doing a happy dance . . .

But I'm not getting all teary-eyed either . . .

[nolabear]

21. What a sad thing. I hope her family and friends find peace.

[Celerity]

23. She went on to serve as the communications director in then-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's office before assuming a

similar role for his presidential run in 2008.

She also served as the communications director for the 2012 Republican presidential bids of former Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann and then former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, also a former CNN commentator. Most recently, Stewart was the communications director for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s 2016 GOP presidential campaign.

She worked for the forces of hate, greed, and fear.

[William769]

24. I smell something fishy.

[czarjak]

31. She blocked me as soon as I called her on that Trump shit.

[sop]

32. Thoughts and prayers...