Steve Contorno

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chicago, illinois, united states

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Experienced political reporter currently covering the 2024 presidential election for CNN. Stops in Illinois, Wisconsin, Virginia, Washington, DC and Florida. Member of Investigative Reporters and Editors. Lover of public records.

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Turning Point exposed a brewing MAGA civil war. Can JD Vance unite it? | CNN Politics

Phoenix — This weekend’s gathering of young Republicans and conservative influencers in the Arizona desert offered a glimpse into the divisions already fraying President Donald Trump’s coalition even before its lame-duck leader is out of the picture. Ente... See more

cnn.com•Steve Contorno•Dec 21, 2025

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Masters, Public Affairs at University Of Illinois SpringfieldGraduated: 2010

Journalism at University Of Illinois Urbana - ChampaignGraduated: 2009

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