John F. Harris
Encyclopedia
John F. Harris is an American political journalist and the editor in chief
for Politico
, an Arlington, Virginia based political news organization. With Politico executive editor, Jim VandeHei
, Harris founded Politico for its launch on January 23, 2007. Harris is the author of a book on Bill Clinton
called The Survivor, and the co-author with Mark Halperin
of The Way to Win: Clinton, Bush, Rove and How to Take the White House in 2008.
in 1985, where he studied American history. After graduating Harris worked for The Washington Post
for 21 years, having started as an intern just days after graduating. In 1990, he was transferred to the Posts Richmond bureau, covering Virginia politics during Douglas Wilder
's governorship. He covered the Clinton White House
from 1995 to 2001. In 2003 he was a guest scholar at the Brookings Institution
. Harris began "having conversations" with fellow Post journalist Jim VandeHei about creating a new "publication about politics from the ground up" in 2006. Those conversations led to the launch of Politico in 2007 under the Allbritton Communications banner.
"We have assembled a team of reporters and editors who will wake up each day looking for fresh ways to attack the best political stories in and around Capitol Hill and on the 2008 campaign trail. Along the way, we hope to add to the conversation about what's next for journalism. And we are determined to have fun while doing it – something that is in lamentably short supply in newsrooms these days."
Harris is married to Ann O'Hanlon, and lives with their three children in Alexandria, Virginia
.
Editor in chief
An editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
for Politico
Politico (newspaper)
The Politico is an American political journalism organization based in Arlington, Virginia, that distributes its content via television, the Internet, newspaper, and radio. Its coverage of Washington, D.C., includes the U.S. Congress, lobbying, media and the Presidency...
, an Arlington, Virginia based political news organization. With Politico executive editor, Jim VandeHei
Jim VandeHei
James "Jim" VandeHei is the executive editor and co-founder of Politico. Previously, he was a national political reporter at The Washington Post, where he worked as White House correspondent....
, Harris founded Politico for its launch on January 23, 2007. Harris is the author of a book on Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
called The Survivor, and the co-author with Mark Halperin
Mark Halperin
Mark E. Halperin is the senior political analyst for Time magazine, Time.com, and MSNBC and serves as a board member on the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. He is the co-author of Game Change.-Personal:Mark Halperin is the son of Morton Halperin and Ina Young. He has...
of The Way to Win: Clinton, Bush, Rove and How to Take the White House in 2008.
Biography and personal life
Harris graduated from Carleton CollegeCarleton College
Carleton College is an independent non-sectarian, coeducational, liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, USA. The college enrolls 1,958 undergraduate students, and employs 198 full-time faculty members. In 2012 U.S...
in 1985, where he studied American history. After graduating Harris worked for The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
for 21 years, having started as an intern just days after graduating. In 1990, he was transferred to the Posts Richmond bureau, covering Virginia politics during Douglas Wilder
Douglas Wilder
Lawrence Douglas "Doug" Wilder is an American politician, the first African American to be elected as governor of Virginia, and the second to serve as governor of a U.S. state. Wilder served as the 66th Governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1994. When earlier elected as Lieutenant Governor, he was...
's governorship. He covered the Clinton White House
Presidency of Bill Clinton
The United States Presidency of Bill Clinton, also known as the Clinton Administration, was the executive branch of the federal government of the United States from January 20, 1993 to January 20, 2001. Clinton was the first Democratic president since Franklin D. Roosevelt to win a second full term...
from 1995 to 2001. In 2003 he was a guest scholar at the Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics, metropolitan policy, governance, foreign policy, and...
. Harris began "having conversations" with fellow Post journalist Jim VandeHei about creating a new "publication about politics from the ground up" in 2006. Those conversations led to the launch of Politico in 2007 under the Allbritton Communications banner.
"We have assembled a team of reporters and editors who will wake up each day looking for fresh ways to attack the best political stories in and around Capitol Hill and on the 2008 campaign trail. Along the way, we hope to add to the conversation about what's next for journalism. And we are determined to have fun while doing it – something that is in lamentably short supply in newsrooms these days."
Harris is married to Ann O'Hanlon, and lives with their three children in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2009, the city had a total population of 139,966. Located along the Western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately six miles south of downtown Washington, D.C.Like the rest of northern Virginia, as well as...
.
Works
- Mark HalperinMark HalperinMark E. Halperin is the senior political analyst for Time magazine, Time.com, and MSNBC and serves as a board member on the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. He is the co-author of Game Change.-Personal:Mark Halperin is the son of Morton Halperin and Ina Young. He has...
and John F. Harris, The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008, Random House, October 2006, ISBN 1400064473 - John F. Harris, The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House, Random House, May 2005, ISBN 0375508473, (Random House Trade Paperbacks, October 2006, ISBN 0375760849)