So, who is “The Carpetbagger”?
My name is Steve Benen. I’m a freelance writer, researcher, and political consultant, working in politics in one capacity or another for about 10 years. My articles and op-eds have appeared in a variety of publications, including Washington Monthly, The American Prospect, The Gadflyer, and Church & State. I’ve also been a guest on several radio programs, including NPR’s “Talk of the Nation” and Air America Radio’s “Sam Seder Show.” In addition to The Carpetbagger Report, I’m the lead editor of Salon.com’s Blog Report (formerly the Daou Report), and have been a contributor to Talking Points Memo, Washington Monthly, The American Prospect, the Huffington Post, the Guardian, Crooks & Liars, AlterNet, and Political Wire.
Steve Benen
AKA Steven Benen
Born: 15-May-1973
Birthplace: Miami, FL
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Pundit, Blogger
Party Affiliation: Democratic
Nationality: United States
Executive summary: The Carpetbagger Report
Former spokesman for Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and interned for President Bill Clinton’s speechwriting staff.