CNN including Erickson in “comprehensive coverage of Kagan, Petraeus hearings”

Written by Karl Frisch

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According to a press release, CNN is planning “comprehensive coverage of [the] Kagan [and] Petraeus hearings” with “members of the Best Political Team on Television” including Red State editor Erick Erickson.

Yes, I know what you are thinking. Is that the same Erickson who about a year ago posted on his Twitter profile that then-Supreme Court Justice David Souter was a “goat fucking child molester.” Yes, that's him and yes he is a member of CNN's “Best Political Team on Television.”

Fear not though, Erickson claims to have “grown up” since making that and other hateful and incendiary comments. So, he's going to stay away from the crazy and stick to the facts, right? Don't hold your breath.

Erickson and Red State have helped perpetuate baseless attacks against Kagan -- particularly the smear that she kicked military recruiters off campus -- so watch for him to do the same on CNN.

Read CNN's release after the jump.

CNN Plans Comprehensive Coverage of Kagan, Petraeus Hearings

CNN's Candy Crowley and John King will anchor special coverage of the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan during the week of June 28. Beginning Monday at noon, CNN will provide comprehensive coverage during the opening statements and questioning from senators on Capitol Hill.

Crowley and King will be joined by former Reagan administration Justice Department official Victoria Toensing and members of the Best Political Team on Television, including political contributors Donna Brazile, Erick Erickson, Roland Martin and Ed Rollins, senior political analyst Gloria Borger and senior legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin.

Additionally, Crowley and King will helm special coverage of Gen. David Petraeus' confirmation hearing to replace Gen. Stanley McChrystal inAfghanistan beginning 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29. CNN Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr will join the coverage along with CNN international correspondent Atia Abawi, live from Afghanistan.

Coverage of both hearings will continue during The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, which airs weekdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and John King,USA, which airs weekdays from 7 p.m. to 8p.m.