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S. E. Cupp
Cupp at the 2016Politicon
Born
Sarah Elizabeth Cupp

(1979-02-23)February 23, 1979(age 45)
Oceanside, California,U.S.
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Political correspondent
  • television personality
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
John Goodwin
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(m.2013)​
Children1
Websitesecuppshow

Sarah Elizabeth Cupp(born February 23, 1979) is an American television host, political commentator, and writer. In August 2017, she began hostingS.E. Cupp: Unfiltered,a political panel show, co-hosted byAndrew Levy,onHLNand laterCNN.

She is a former panelist on the CNN political debate showCrossfire,author ofLosing Our Religion: The Liberal Media's Attack on Christianityand co-author ofWhy You're Wrong About the Right.She was a panelist onReal NewsonTheBlaze,a co-host of theMSNBCtalk showThe Cycle,and a frequent guest host on theFox Newslate night talk showRed Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld.She is a frequent guest panelist onReal Time with Bill Maher.

Early life

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Cupp was born inOceanside, California.[1][2]While growing up, she lived inAndover, Massachusetts,and attended theAcademy of Notre Dame.[3]From age six until her late teens, she studied ballet.[4]While attending ballet school, she suffered fromeating disordersand experienced a relapse during her college years.[5]In 2000, Cupp graduated fromCornell Universitywith a Bachelor of Arts degree inart history.While attending Cornell, she worked forThe Cornell Daily Sun.In 2010, she earned a Master of Arts degree from theGallatin School of Individualized StudyatNew York Universitywith a concentration inreligious studies.[6]

Media career

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After graduating from Cornell, Cupp worked for an online magazine and apublic relationscompany.[citation needed]She was also a contributor toPolitico'sThe Arenaand has been a frequent guest on all three major cable news channels –CNN,Fox News,andMSNBC.

Her writings have appeared in several publications, includingThe Washington Post,New York Daily News,The American Spectator,Townhall,Newsmax,Human Events,Slate,Maxim,andThe Daily Caller.[7]

In 2009, Cupp was hired as a columnist at theNew York Daily News.In 2011, she was hired as a writer and commentator forMercury Radio Arts,[8]the organization owned and operated byGlenn Beck.Shortly after being hired by Beck, Cupp was given her show,S.E. Cupp,on the Insider Extreme broadcast on Glennbeck.[9]The show was moved toGBTV(now TheBlaze TV).

On June 25, 2012, she began co-hostingThe Cycleon MSNBC with political strategistKrystal Ball,pop-culture commentatorTouré,and seniorSalonpolitical writerSteve Kornacki.[10]

After living and working in New York City for over a decade, Cupp moved to Washington, D.C., in 2013, after CNN hired her to join the panel of a new version ofCrossfire,with panelistsNewt Gingrich,Stephanie Cutter,andVan Jones.[11][12][timeframe?]Consequently, Cupp left MSNBC andThe Cycle,following her final appearance on June 27, 2013.[13]

On March 13, 2017, CNN's sister network,HLN,announced that Cupp would host a new evening program,S.E. Cupp Unfiltered,in June.[14]In August 2018, the program moved to CNN as a weekly program on Saturday evenings.[15]

Political views

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Throughout her career, Cupp has described herself as a "mainstream conservative" and a supporter of "limited government, self-reliance, self-empowerment, lower taxes".[16][17]

Although anatheistherself, on July 5, 2012, Cupp said onThe Cyclethat she "would never vote for an atheist president". When asked to explain, Cupp said she felt that a president must not represent only 10 to 15 percent of the American populace and that faith served as a "check" on presidential power.[18][better source needed]

In March 2013, Cupp pulled out of aCPACappearance because of its stances on homosexuality and gay marriage, saying she "became increasingly uncomfortable [aligning] with an event, a great event in many ways, that had nonetheless attempted to marginalize a significant group of conservatives working on our behalf."[19]She has since joined Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry.[20]She has said that Republicans should be "natural allies" for same-sex marriage.[21]

DuringRon Paul's2012 presidential campaign,Cupp criticized hisnon-interventionistforeign policy, saying the United States has an obligation to "[fight] brutal regimes and human rights abuses around the world".[16]

Cupp wasstrongly criticalofDonald Trump's presidency, saying "I don't know these Republicans [that support Trump]. This isn't what drew me to this party."[17]She voted forJoe Bidenin the2020 United States presidential election.[22][23]

Cupp personally opposes abortion, but believes it should be legal and opposed the overturning ofRoe v. Wade.[24]

Personal life

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Since 1995, Cupp has been an atheist, but has consistently stated that she is open totheism,[25][26][27]and once said in an interview withC-SPAN,"I really aspire to be a person of faith some day."[28]

Cupp met John Goodwin, a former chief of staff to RepresentativeRaúl Labrador,at the2008 Republican Convention,and they began dating in 2011.[29]They married in November 2013, and have one son.[30][31]In 2017, Goodwin became head of communications forThe Weather Channel,and that year, the family moved from Washington, D.C., toDarien, Connecticut.[11][32]

S. E. Cupp's parents are Patricia Cupp and Stephen Cupp. Growing up, her parents supported her ambitions. Additionally, their encouragement was pivotal in her career. Transitioning from childhood to a successful career, Cupp credits her parents for their support. Moreover, her upbringing shaped her values and work ethic, contributing to her success.[33]

Works

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  • Cupp, S. E.; Brett Joshpe (2008).Why You're Wrong about the Right: Behind the Myths.New York: Threshold Editions.ISBN978-1-4165-6282-5.
  • Cupp, S. E. (2010).Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media's Attack on Christianity.New York: Threshold Editions.ISBN978-1-4391-7316-9.

See also

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References

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  1. ^"After Words with Corey Robin"ArchivedApril 14, 2013, atarchive.today,C-SPAN,Washington DC, October 6, 2011. Retrieved on October 27, 2005.
  2. ^Cupp, S. E."Italians, Blame the 'Guidos' on MTVs 'Jersey Shore'"ArchivedJanuary 2, 2010, at theWayback Machine,Daily News,New York, December 30, 2009. Retrieved on March 12, 2013.
  3. ^Boston Globe"Two with Mass. roots join ‘Crossfire’ revival"
  4. ^CNN Crossfire,"S.E. Cupp on ballet and hunting"ArchivedFebruary 22, 2014, at theWayback Machine,September 23, 2013.
  5. ^Cupp, S. E. (February 10, 2014)."Opinion: 'The Biggest Loser' -- Warning from someone who's been there".CNN.RetrievedJune 6,2021.
  6. ^Finn, Robin (May 1, 2011)."S.E. Cupp Turns Nascar and Bravo Into Habits".The New York Times.New York. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  7. ^"S.E. Cupp, Columnist".Los Angeles Times.Archived fromthe originalon September 1, 2017.
  8. ^"S.E. Cupp joins GlennBeck".Glenn Beck.January 26, 2011. Archived fromthe originalon July 21, 2021.RetrievedJuly 21,2021.
  9. ^"Former CNN Contributor Amy Holmes Joins Glenn Beck's GBTV".August 9, 2011.
  10. ^Lauerman, Kerry (June 21, 2012)."Kornacki an MSNBC host, too".Salon Magazine.Salon Media Group.RetrievedJune 22,2012.
  11. ^abShultz, Susan (October 5, 2020)."CNN journalist to talk media and politics at Darien's Global Players series".The Darien Times.RetrievedMarch 28,2023.
  12. ^"'Crossfire' coming back to CNN ".CNN.June 26, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon August 19, 2021.RetrievedJune 26,2013.
  13. ^"S.E. Cupp Leaves 'The Cycle,' MSNBC".Huffington Post.June 27, 2013.RetrievedJuly 11,2013.
  14. ^"HLN Will Add S.E. Cupp as Host, Introduce New Original Series on Friday Nights (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.March 13, 2017.RetrievedMarch 15,2017.
  15. ^Steinberg, Brian (August 9, 2018)."S.E. Cupp to Move From HLN to CNN".Variety.RetrievedAugust 25,2018.
  16. ^ab"Ron Paul's scary vision for America: He'd be tyrants' best friend".Daily News.September 14, 2011.RetrievedFebruary 19,2013.
  17. ^abStagnitta, Ali (February 22, 2021)."Political Commentator S.E. Cupp Reflects On The Future Of The Republican Party: We're In 'A Vicious Cycle'".Hollywood Life.RetrievedMarch 28,2023.
  18. ^"Atheist S.E. Cupp: 'I Would Never Vote For an Atheist President'".news.yahoo.July 6, 2012.RetrievedDecember 29,2022.
  19. ^"S.E. Cupp On CPAC, Gay Rights: 'I Can't Keep Doing That,' CPAC 'Dismissive And Disrespectful' To Gay Groups (VIDEO)".HuffPost.March 4, 2013.RetrievedMarch 26,2013.
  20. ^"Huntsman daughters, S.E. Cupp join pro gay-marriage group".Politico.March 13, 2013.RetrievedMarch 26,2013.
  21. ^"S.E. Cupp Tells GOP To Get Behind Gay Marriage: 'Conservatism And Gay Rights Should Be... Natural Allies'".Mediaite. November 30, 2012.RetrievedFebruary 19,2013.
  22. ^Cupp, S. E. (August 20, 2020)."S.E. Cupp: Why 'goodness' matters in this election".WacoTrib.RetrievedAugust 21,2020.
  23. ^SE Cupp: This is enough of a reason to give Biden my vote - CNN Video,August 19, 2020,retrievedAugust 21,2020
  24. ^Cupp, S.E. (May 6, 2022)."S.E. Cupp: You don't have to be pro-choice to oppose overturning Roe".Trib Live.
  25. ^"Q&A: S.E. Cupp",C-SPAN,Washington DC, October 19, 2009. Retrieved on March 12, 2013.
  26. ^Pareene, Alex(November 23, 2010)War Room's Hack Thirty – No. 21: S.E. Cupp,Salon
  27. ^Cupp, S. E. (April 2010).Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media's Attack on Christianity.Threshold Editions. p.10.ISBN978-1-4391-7316-9.I am an atheist. I have been an atheist for fifteen years.... I believe... that Judeo-Christian values, religious tolerance, an objective press, the benevolence of Christianity, and civility and decency make for a better American democracy.
  28. ^Q&A with S.E. Cupp,C-SPAN,October 18, 2009. YouTube.
  29. ^Allen, Mike and Hohmann, James."64 days to Nov. 6 – LABOR DAY EDITION: Live from Charlotte – BILL CLINTON ADVISED OBAMA AIDES TO DROP FLIP-FLOP CASE AGAINST ROMNEY – 'Obama the conventional' – Goody engaged",Politico,Washington DC, September 3, 2012. Retrieved on March 12, 2013.
  30. ^Kurtz, Judy (December 10, 2013)."S.E. Cupp talks about her name, 'Duck Dynasty' and going incognito".The Hill.
  31. ^Heil, Emily (December 4, 2014)."CNN's S.E. Cupp welcomes baby boy"– via washingtonpost.
  32. ^Czarnecki, Sean (April 5, 2017)."Weather Channel Hires DC Veteran John Goodwin As Head of Comms".PRWeek.
  33. ^https://thebiographybytes /s-e-cupp/S.E Cupp's Parents
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