The Breakfast of Politicos: A New Way to Get the News

TOM BEVAN

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

Tom Bevan is co-founder and Executive Editor of RealClearPolitics. New York Times columnist David Brooks writes that "RealClearPolitics is the first web site I check every morning. It's an invaluable tool for anybody interested in politics or public affairs." Mr. Bevan and John McIntyre left the corporate world to create Real Clear Politics with the notion that a non-partisan website was needed "for people like us… people who live and breathe politics and the major issues of the day." By 7 a.m., Bevan, McIntyre, and their staff have gone through countless publications looking for the best stories, commentary and polls from all different political viewpoints. Real Clear Politics has made it easier for anyone to become a political commentator. In 2004, the Real Clear Politics’ polls had every state in the Electoral College correct except for Wisconsin. Every month, over a million unique users view Real Clear Politics. In addition to its political coverage, Bevan’s organization has also launched sites dedicated to sports, business and foreign affairs.

In addition to writing features and a popular blog for RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan spent two years as an opinion columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. His work has also appeared in The New York Sun and The Arizona Republic. He has also shared his vast political knowledge as a political analyst on a number of national radio and television shows including Fox News Channels' Hannity & Colmes, CNBC's Kudlow & Company, the BBC's Worldview, and C-Span's Washington Journal.