Tony Blankley
For seven years, Tony Blankley served as press secretary to
then Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Newt
Gingrich. In that role, he not only helped create messages
which shook the country, he also helped create policy.
Blankley’s knack for appetizing soundbites (which he calls
his "poor-man’s poetry") and sound political strategy made
him one of Washington’s premiere sources of ideas and insights. Working for the most renowned Speaker in decades, Blankley
became one of the leading spokesmen for the Contract with
America. Prior to his career on Capitol Hill, Blankley
served President Reagan as a speechwriter and senior policy
analyst. After leaving Gingrich’s office in February 1997, Blankley
joined the staff of John F. Kennedy Jr.’s George magazine.
As a contributing editor, Blankley’s monthly column "Between
the Lines" featured his inside-the-beltway insights.
Blankley also appears regularly on CNN’s Late Edition with
Wolf Blitzer, as well as CNBC’s Hardball with Chris
Matthews, Rivera Live, The News with Brian Williams and
MSNBC. In June 1999, Blankley joined The Washington Times as
a weekly political columnist. In June 2002, he was named
editorial page editor. The same depth of knowledge and sharp wit that kept
reporters turning to him during his time on Capitol Hill
have made Blankley one of today’s leading media
commentators. His opinions and analysis of political events
have been featured on the front pages of The New York Times,
USA Today, and other major publications, and he was a
syndicated columnist for the Los Angeles Times Syndicate. Blankley has quickly become a favorite speaker of corporate
and association audiences around the country. He uses his
background in both the executive and congressional branches
to design speeches which provide insight into today’s
headlines, and the issues that will fill tomorrow’s. In addition to being a popular speaker, Blankley is an
accomplished debater. Clients have paired him with the likes
of Bill Press and Bob Beckel, among other noted Democratic
pundits, to create a uniquely informative and provocative
program. Whether delivering a keynote or debating, Blankley
gives his audience more than just analysis. Focusing on the
personalities and stories which make politics interesting,
he helps audiences remember the information long after they
leave the event.
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Series
Books:American Grit, January 2009
Hardcover
The West's Last Chance, September 2005
Hardcover
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