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CNN turns to Alex Castellanos to discuss racially-tinged campaign tactics

October 07, 2008 11:32 pm ET by Jamison Foser

After Paul Begala quoted an AP article suggesting Sarah Palin has leveled racially-tinged attacks on Barack Obama, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper turned and asked Alex Castellanos if he thinks there is a racial element to the GOP campaign.

Alex Castellanos.

Alex Castellanos.

I mean, sure: he's an expert on racially-tinged campaigns.  But what makes CNN think they'll get an honest answer out of him?

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