She responded to the news on Twitter writing, “Well I guess I have some news to share this morning. I am excited to join @MSNBC and @TheChoice! I look forward to working with some of the most talented and amazing people in news. There is a lot to learn, but I’m ready to get to work!”

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, following her announcement to leave the Biden/Harris administration, Sanders had interest from multiple news networks.

With the 2022 midterms looming, cable news has been making a big push toward streaming with MSNBC adding big names to its Peacock shows, and CNN+ set to launch with new series from Anderson Cooper and FOX News defector Chris Wallace.

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Case in point, CNN has announced Audie Cornish is joining its new streaming service as host, and will also have a podcast for CNN Audio.

“I am very excited to join CNN and the CNN+ team. There are fresh stories to be told and new ways to tell them,” said Cornish. “CNN has a dynamic system of reporters and storytelling channels. I am thrilled to be a part of it.”

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Sanders tweeted her support writing, “Today is a great day to be a Black girl in news. Can’t let the day go on without sending a huge congrats to @AudieCornish on her new show.”

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Let’s be honest, we need more Black women on cable news, especially considering how important voting rights are to the next election.

And maybe if we wish real hard, we can finally get one of these amazing Black women to be the new host of Meet the Press.