Why did CNN lie, and say Ralph Notham was a republican?

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cnn-misidentifies-virginia-gov-ralph-190923851.html
Answers

Uncle Pennybags

Because they are the mouthpiece of the Democrat Party. And whenever the facts don't help the Democrats, CNN misreports them or misleads on them.

Jeffrey

They are part of the communications arm of the DNC so they will do anything to hurt Republicans.