Judy Smith
<p>The real-life inspiration behind ABC's hit political thriller series "Scandal" starring Kerry Washington, Judy Smith is the US's premier crisis management expert. As the founder and president of Smith & Company -- a leading strategic and crisis communications firm with offices in Los Angeles and Washington, DC -- she uniquely combines her communication skills, media savvy, and legal and political acumen to serve clients around the world.</p>
S.E. Cupp
<p>E. Cupp is a CNN political commentator and practical conservative with a searing honesty who brings her distinct outlook to CNN programming and special political coverage. </p><p>Cupp most recently hosted CNN's SE Cupp Unfiltered, a weekly program covering the white-hot intersection of politics and media. Prior to that she led a panel-driven show on HLN that debated contemporary issues impacting the country.
Christine Romans
<p>Christine Romans is the anchor of <i>Early Start</i> with John Berman, and CNN's chief business correspondent. Romans also covers international business, politics and the economy for CNN's morning shows, and is seen regularly on "CNN International".</p>