EXCLUSIVE: CNN anchor Jake Tapper tried to convince Republican Sean Parnell not to run against incumbent Democrat Rep. Conor Lamb for a Western Pennsylvania House seat, according to a Twitter direct message obtained by Fox News. SEAN PARNELL ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL RUN ON ‘FOX & FRIENDS’Tapper did not immediately respond to a series of questions, including whether or not he would be able to fairly report on the Parnell-Lamb race. Following the Breitbart story, Tapper denied urging Parnell not to run against Lamb to former acting Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell. It is unclear if CNN will allow Tapper to report on the race for Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district going forward. “He wanted him to primary a Republican instead of running against Lamb.

Source: Fox News September 10, 2020 14:26 UTC