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| − | '''The Politico''' and '''politico.com''' was launched | + | '''The Politico''' and '''politico.com''', based in Arlington, Virginia, was launched January 23, 2007 [http://www.washingtontimes.com/business/20070121-102604-6082r.htm], "with the mission of covering the politics of Capitol Hill and of the presidential campaign, and the business of Washington lobbying and advocacy with enterprise, style, and impact," its website states. |
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| + | "The Politico has signed partnerships with all-news WTOP-103.5 FM as well as CBS, which will feature its stories and reporters on 'Face the Nation' and other CBS news programs. In addition, the startup will have its own 30-minute TV show that will air weekdays on NewsChannel 8, a sister Allbritton property whose newsroom it shares with WJLA-TV (Channel 7). | ||
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| + | "The newspaper will publish 30,000 copies to be distributed free of charge three days a week while Congress is in session, and one day a week during recess. The Web site, which also will be free, plans to be rich in video and is aimed at readers across the country," Kara Rowland [http://www.washingtontimes.com/business/20070121-102604-6082r.htm reported] January 22, 2007, in ''The Washington Times''. | ||
The Politico is a publication of [[Capitol News Company]], LLC, a division of [[Allbritton Communications Company]]. | The Politico is a publication of [[Capitol News Company]], LLC, a division of [[Allbritton Communications Company]]. | ||
Also see The Politico/politico.com [http://www.politico.com/aboutus/missionstatement.html mission statement]. | Also see The Politico/politico.com [http://www.politico.com/aboutus/missionstatement.html mission statement]. | ||
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| + | ==The Publisher== | ||
| + | The Politico's "publisher, [[Robert L. Allbritton]], 37, scion of the [[banking]] and [[media]] family that once owned the defunct Washington Star, said in an interview that he would finance The Politico for 'the foreseeable future' and has committed to paying for expensive campaign travel. He has hired a staff of about 50 people, almost half of them [[journalist]]s," Kara Rowland [http://www.washingtontimes.com/business/20070121-102604-6082r.htm reported] January 22, 2007, in ''The Washington Times''. | ||
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| + | "'Newspapers have to be all things to all people,' Mr. Allbritton said. 'On the Internet, there is no one site that delivers everything. It’s broken down into mini-mini-subdivisions of interests and they attract people who are passionately interested in one subject.' ... | ||
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| + | "He is best known for following his father, Joe L. Allbritton, as chief executive of the [[Riggs Bank]], which was sold in 2004 after a Senate investigation found that Gen. [[Augusto Pinochet]], the late [[Chile]]an dictator, had kept millions of dollars in secret accounts at Riggs. Robert Allbritton has been chairman and chief executive of Allbritton Communications, which owns television stations in Washington and a half dozen other markets, since 2001," Rowland wrote. | ||
==Editorial Staff== | ==Editorial Staff== | ||
| − | *Editor in Chief, [[John F. Harris]] | + | *Editor in Chief, [[John F. Harris]] (''The Washington Post'') |
| − | *Executive Editor, [[Jim VandeHei]] | + | *Executive Editor, [[Jim VandeHei]] (''The Washington Post'') |
*Managing Editor, The Politico, [[Bruce Drake]] | *Managing Editor, The Politico, [[Bruce Drake]] | ||
*Managing Editor, Politico.com & Associate Publisher, [[Dan Kunitz]] | *Managing Editor, Politico.com & Associate Publisher, [[Dan Kunitz]] | ||
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*Senior Editor, [[Andy Glass]] | *Senior Editor, [[Andy Glass]] | ||
*Political Editor, [[David Mark]] | *Political Editor, [[David Mark]] | ||
| − | *Chief Political Writer, [[Mike Allen]] | + | *Chief Political Writer, [[Mike Allen]] (''TIME'' Magazine) |
| − | *Chief Political Columnist, [[Roger Simon]] | + | *Chief Political Columnist, [[Roger Simon]] (Bloomberg News) |
*Congressional Bureau Chief, [[John Bresnahan]] | *Congressional Bureau Chief, [[John Bresnahan]] | ||
*Gossip Columnist, [[Anne Schroeder]] | *Gossip Columnist, [[Anne Schroeder]] | ||
*Senior Political Writer, [[Jonathan Martin]] | *Senior Political Writer, [[Jonathan Martin]] | ||
| − | *Senior Political Writer, [[Ben Smith]] | + | *Senior Political Writer, [[Ben Smith]] (formerly with ''The Daily News'' (NY)) |
*Staff Writers: [[Christian Lowe]], [[Kenneth P. Vogel]], [[Helena Andrews]], [[Daniel W. Reilly]], [[Jean Chemnick]], [[Amy Doolittle]], [[Ryan Grim]], [[Jeff Patch]], [[Josephine Hearn]], [[Patrick O´Connor]], [[Aoife McCarthy]], [[Carrie Sheffield]], and [[Carrie Budoff]] | *Staff Writers: [[Christian Lowe]], [[Kenneth P. Vogel]], [[Helena Andrews]], [[Daniel W. Reilly]], [[Jean Chemnick]], [[Amy Doolittle]], [[Ryan Grim]], [[Jeff Patch]], [[Josephine Hearn]], [[Patrick O´Connor]], [[Aoife McCarthy]], [[Carrie Sheffield]], and [[Carrie Budoff]] | ||
*Assistant Editor, [[Dana Wells]] | *Assistant Editor, [[Dana Wells]] | ||
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==Contact Information== | ==Contact Information== | ||
Website: http://www.politico.com<br> | Website: http://www.politico.com<br> | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *Katharine Q. Seelye, [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/08/business/media/08washington.html?ex=1325912400&en=e3cd5224adfd3639&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss "For Journalists, Politics Not as Usual,"] ''New York Times'', January 8, 2007. | ||
| + | *Kara Rowland, [http://www.washingtontimes.com/business/20070121-102604-6082r.htm "Editor sees room for Politico coverage,"] ''Washington Times'', January 22, 2007. | ||
[[category:media]][[category:internet]] | [[category:media]][[category:internet]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:47, 15 February 2007
The Politico and politico.com, based in Arlington, Virginia, was launched January 23, 2007 [1], "with the mission of covering the politics of Capitol Hill and of the presidential campaign, and the business of Washington lobbying and advocacy with enterprise, style, and impact," its website states.
"The Politico has signed partnerships with all-news WTOP-103.5 FM as well as CBS, which will feature its stories and reporters on 'Face the Nation' and other CBS news programs. In addition, the startup will have its own 30-minute TV show that will air weekdays on NewsChannel 8, a sister Allbritton property whose newsroom it shares with WJLA-TV (Channel 7).
"The newspaper will publish 30,000 copies to be distributed free of charge three days a week while Congress is in session, and one day a week during recess. The Web site, which also will be free, plans to be rich in video and is aimed at readers across the country," Kara Rowland reported January 22, 2007, in The Washington Times.
The Politico is a publication of Capitol News Company, LLC, a division of Allbritton Communications Company.
Also see The Politico/politico.com mission statement.
The Publisher
The Politico's "publisher, Robert L. Allbritton, 37, scion of the banking and media family that once owned the defunct Washington Star, said in an interview that he would finance The Politico for 'the foreseeable future' and has committed to paying for expensive campaign travel. He has hired a staff of about 50 people, almost half of them journalists," Kara Rowland reported January 22, 2007, in The Washington Times.
"'Newspapers have to be all things to all people,' Mr. Allbritton said. 'On the Internet, there is no one site that delivers everything. It’s broken down into mini-mini-subdivisions of interests and they attract people who are passionately interested in one subject.' ...
"He is best known for following his father, Joe L. Allbritton, as chief executive of the Riggs Bank, which was sold in 2004 after a Senate investigation found that Gen. Augusto Pinochet, the late Chilean dictator, had kept millions of dollars in secret accounts at Riggs. Robert Allbritton has been chairman and chief executive of Allbritton Communications, which owns television stations in Washington and a half dozen other markets, since 2001," Rowland wrote.
Editorial Staff
- Editor in Chief, John F. Harris (The Washington Post)
- Executive Editor, Jim VandeHei (The Washington Post)
- Managing Editor, The Politico, Bruce Drake
- Managing Editor, Politico.com & Associate Publisher, Dan Kunitz
- Editor, Senior Publisher, Martin Tolchin
- Senior Editor and Assistant Editor, Robin Reid
- Senior Editor, Andy Glass
- Political Editor, David Mark
- Chief Political Writer, Mike Allen (TIME Magazine)
- Chief Political Columnist, Roger Simon (Bloomberg News)
- Congressional Bureau Chief, John Bresnahan
- Gossip Columnist, Anne Schroeder
- Senior Political Writer, Jonathan Martin
- Senior Political Writer, Ben Smith (formerly with The Daily News (NY))
- Staff Writers: Christian Lowe, Kenneth P. Vogel, Helena Andrews, Daniel W. Reilly, Jean Chemnick, Amy Doolittle, Ryan Grim, Jeff Patch, Josephine Hearn, Patrick O´Connor, Aoife McCarthy, Carrie Sheffield, and Carrie Budoff
- Assistant Editor, Dana Wells
- Proofreader, Katie Gilchrist
- Media Director, Kim Kingsley
- Photography Editor, Patrick Ryan
- Staff Photographer, John Shinkle
- Editorial Cartoonist, Matt Wuerker
- Creative Director, Frank Meyers
- Senior Creative Assistant, Kathryn Ray
- Creative Assistant, Sandra Sharpe
- Editorial Assistant, Samantha Slater
- Director of Human Resources & Office Manager, Ta'Mara Blake
- Publisher, Robert L. Allbritton
- President & CEO, Frederick J. Ryan, Jr.
- Associate Publisher, Kenneth Day
Contact Information
Website: http://www.politico.com
External Links
- Katharine Q. Seelye, "For Journalists, Politics Not as Usual," New York Times, January 8, 2007.
- Kara Rowland, "Editor sees room for Politico coverage," Washington Times, January 22, 2007.
