Ron Brownstein
American journalist (born 1958)
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Ronald J. Brownstein (born April 6, 1958) is an American journalist, political correspondent and analyst.[1][2]
Political correspondent
Analyst
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Brownstein in 2016 | |
| Born | April 6, 1958 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | State University of New York, Binghamton (BA) |
| Occupations | Journalist Political correspondent Analyst |
| Spouse(s) | Nina Easton (divorced) Eileen McMenamin (m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
Brownstein was born to a Jewish family on April 6, 1958, in New York City,[3] the son of Shirley and David Brownstein.[4] His father was an electrician.[4] In 1979, he graduated with a B.A. in English Literature from Binghamton University.[3] He then worked as senior staff writer for Ralph Nader.[3]
Career
In 1983, he went to work for the National Journal as White House correspondent.[3] In 1987, he became a contributing editor for the Los Angeles Times.[3] In 1989, he left the National Journal to work full-time as national correspondent for the Los Angeles Times.[3] In 1993, he was named their national political correspondent.[3] In 1997, he accepted a position as chief political correspondent for U.S. News & World Report.[3] In 1998, he went to work for CNN as a political analyst where he remained until 2004.[5] He is currently senior political analyst for CNN and Editorial Director for Strategic Partnerships for Atlantic Media.[5]
Brownstein made a cameo appearance in the 1993 film Dave.[6]
Personal life
Brownstein has been married twice. His first wife was Nina Easton and they had two children before divorcing.[7] In 2005, he married Eileen Nicole McMenamin, the former communications director for Senator John McCain, in a nondenominational ceremony in Henderson, Nevada.[4]