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| Born | (1958-04-06)April 6, 1958 (age 67) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | State University of New York, Binghamton (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist Political correspondent Analyst |
| Spouse(s) | Nina Easton (divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
Ronald J. Brownstein (born April 6, 1958) is an Americanjournalist,politicalcorrespondent, and analyst.[1][2]
Brownstein was born to aJewish 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 theState University of New York - Binghamton.[3] He then worked as senior staff writer forRalph Nader.[3]
In 1983, he went to work for theNational Journal as White House correspondent.[3] In 1987, he became a contributing editor for theLos Angeles Times.[3] In 1989, he left theNational Journal to work full-time as national correspondent for theLos Angeles Times.[3] In 1993, he was named their national political correspondent.[3] In 1997, he accepted a position as chief political correspondent forU.S. News & World Report.[3] In 1998, he went to work forCNN as a political analyst where he remained until 2004.[5] He is currently senior political analyst for CNN and Editorial Director for Strategic Partnerships forAtlantic Media.[5]
Brownstein made a cameo appearance in the 1993 filmDave.[6]
Brownstein has been married twice. His first wife wasNina Easton; they had two children before divorcing.[7] In 2005, he married Eileen Nicole McMenamin, the former communications director for SenatorJohn McCain, in a nondenominational ceremony inHenderson, Nevada.[4]
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