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On-Air Political Analyst at MSNBC
Perry Bacon, Jr. joined The Washington Post as a lead presidential campaign writer in 2007. Since then, Perry Bacon has published almost dozens of articles covering politics and public policy, both in print and online as a national political reporter. Perry Bacon appears regularly on national television programs such as “Face the Nation” on CBS, “Larry King Live,” on CNN, “Hardball,” on MSNBC, and “Top Line” on ABC. Perry Bacon speaks on political and social topics, from the health care debate to the rise of the Tea Party. Before the Post, Perry Bacon joined the staff of Time magazine where he covered the 2002, 2004, and 2006 elections for Time magazine’s Washington Bureau. Perry Bacon focused on the presidential campaigns of Howard Dean and John Kerry. In 2006, Perry Bacon earned recognition for his profile piece on House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. At The Washington Post, Perry Bacon used his campaign experience in following presidential candidates to chronicle the rise of Senator Barack Obama. In addition to his work with The Washington Post, Perry Bacon often contributes to The Root, an Internet-based magazine that provides commentary on issues facing African Americans.
Perry Bacon’s work has appeared in Time magazine, the National Journal, and the Louisville Courier-Journal. Before launching his career in journalism, Perry Bacon graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Perry Bacon often visits his alma mater and George Washington University to give speeches to students. To learn more about Perry Bacon, visit www.perrybaconjr.com.
Perry Bacon's Companies
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MSNBC
2011
On-Air Political Analyst
Offer analysis on 2012 presidential campaign for various MSNBC shows, including "The Daily Rundown," "PoliticsNation" and "Hardball."
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Perry Bacon's Publications
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An Overview of TIME magazine by Perry Bacon
June, 2011
Perry Bacon, political journalist and writer, has written for a number of prominent American publications, including The Washington Post and the Louisville Courier. He also spent a significant portion of his career writing for TIME magazine at the company’s Washington bureau location.
TIME magazine remains as one of the largest and most iconic news magazines of today. The weekly publication possesses an audience of over 20 million within the United States and 25 million on an international scale. While the periodical is circulated throughout the world, TIME magazine originated in America and focuses on both national and international topics on hard news, politics, entertainment, and pop culture. TIME magazine also now produces a European, Asian, and South Pacific edition, known as TIME Europe, TIME Asia, and TIME South Pacific.
Founded in 1923, TIME Magazine was created by two men, Henry Luce and Briton Hadden. With the aim of creating an informative, yet fun publication, Luce and Hadden set out to disseminate news through the voice of individuals. In fact, for many years, the cover included the image of a single person that represented the tone and focus of that particular issue.
Of particular interest to readers of the magazine, is TIME’s “person of the year,” which recognizes “the person who, for good or ill, has most affected the course of the year.” In past years, individuals such as President Barack Obama, Franklin Roosevelt, and even Joseph Stalin, and Adolf Hitler have received this title. Albert Einstein was named Person of the Century in 1999.
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Perry Bacon Covers Heath Care
May, 2012
A prominent political reporter and journalist in the Washington, D.C. area, Perry Bacon continues to address the pressing topics of today’s political scene. Since 2008, he has paid special attention to the healthcare debate with a deep focus placed on Republican and Democratic demands and agendas. Articles written by Perry Bacon on this subject include; “Why Health Care Won’t Create a New Class of Obama Backers,” “The Health Care Angst,” and “Obama vs. the House Republicans.”
As of recently, the healthcare debate has gained an immense amount of media attention due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), which was passed into legislation in March of 2010. This new law has received immense amounts of praise and criticism from both parties, further sparking the healthcare debate within the United States.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was put in place as a means to provide individuals with more affordable access to healthcare while doing away with inefficient and costly insurance practices, such as pre-condition screening, annual coverage caps, and premium loadings. This healthcare reform also established a new set of standard practices that insurance companies must adhere to. The PPACA aims to support private healthcare providers in an effort to provide more options to individuals of any economic status.
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