CNN suspends Donna Brazile as she takes DNC role

As Donna Brazile takes over for Debbie Wasserman Schultz as head of the Democratic National Committee, CNN has announced it will suspend her contributor agreement with the network. 

"With news of Donna Brazile stepping in as interim chair for the Democratic National Committee, CNN and Brazile have mutually agreed to temporarily suspend her contract as a contributor for the network effective immediately," a CNN spokeswoman wrote in an email. "As a valued voice and commentator, CNN will revisit the contract once Brazile concludes her role." 

Brazile, 56, will be an interim chairwoman replacing Wasserman Schultz, the Florida Democrat who announced her intention to resign following this week's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. 

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A similar situation occurred earlier this month, with Newt Gingrich and Fox News. The former Speaker's contributor agreement with Fox News was suspended by FNC on July 12, with a possible conflict of interest being cited by the network. 

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Brazile also has a contributor contract with ABC News.

The Hill is awaiting comment from ABC on how it will handle her new role.