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United States Chris Cillizza is a prominent political commentator, recognized for his extensive career in journalism and his insightful analysis of American politics.
Chris Cillizza writes a politics newsletter called “So What” and a sports newsletter called “The Replay” on Substack.
Chris Cillizza joined NewsNation as a contributor, having previously launched "The Point with Chris Cillizza" at CNN and founded "The Fix" at The Washington Post.
CNN Politics launched a multiplatform brand with Chris Cillizza called "The Point with Chris Cillizza," featuring daily columns, on-air analysis, an evening newsletter, podcast, and trivia events.
Chris Cillizza hosts "Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza," a program focusing on the intersection of sports and national issues.
Chris Cillizza joined Scripps News as a political contributor after his time at CNN.
Christopher Michael Cillizza, born on February 20, 1976, in Marlborough, Connecticut, embarked on a career in journalism that positioned him as a leading voice in political analysis. He received his education at The Loomis Chaffee School, graduating in 1994, and later earned a B.A. in English from Georgetown University in 1998. Early in his career, Cillizza interned for conservative writer George Will, which provided foundational experience before he joined Roll Call newspaper in June 2001. At Roll Call, he reported on campaign politics at various levels, culminating his tenure as the paper’s White House correspondent.
Cillizza’s career progression included contributing to publications such as The Cook Political Report, where he focused on gubernatorial and southern House races, and writing a column for Congress Daily. His expertise led to frequent guest appearances on major news networks, and he later became an MSNBC Political Analyst. A significant milestone was the founding of “The Fix,” a daily political blog for The Washington Post in 2005, which he wrote for until 2017. This platform became known for its coverage of American electoral politics and its popular weekly live chat. In July 2012, he authored “The Gospel According to the Fix,” a book discussing political dynamics and predictions for presidential elections.
In 2017, Cillizza transitioned to CNN as a “political reporter and digital editor-at-large,” where he launched “The Point with Chris Cillizza,” a multiplatform brand encompassing daily columns, on-air analysis, an evening newsletter, and a podcast. After his departure from CNN in December 2022, he joined NewsNation as a contributor in March 2025. Cillizza also launched a YouTube show, “So What? With Chris Cillizza,” in January 2023, offering political analysis that evolved to a more authentic and informal style, experiencing significant growth in viewership and subscribers. He continues to engage audiences through his political newsletter “So What” and a sports newsletter “The Replay” on Substack.
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