John Avlon is political director for Newsweek and The Daily Beast. A CNN contributor, he won the National Society of Newspaper Columnists’ award for best online column in 2012.
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The Hagel Witch Hunt
The Senate’s disrespectful treatment of a man wholly qualified to be secretary of defense is... MORE
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It’s W.’s Immigration Plan
The immigration plan embraced by Obama is remarkably similar to what Bush proposed—except it may... MORE
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Wanted: Northeast Republicans
John Avlon argues that the GOP can solve its existential crisis by nurturing more politicians like... MORE
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Obama’s Odd New Pals
An unlikely trio of special interests is standing behind the president: the Bible, the badge, and... MORE
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GOP’s Nefarious Election Ploy
Legislation in Virginia could set precedent for a change in electoral rules that would have handed... MORE
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Where’s the Benghazi Justice?
There’s been no retaliation for the attack. That sends a dangerous message, says John Avlon. MORE
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Proof Against Guns on Campus
The Lone Star College shooting comes amid a GOP push for handguns at colleges.... MORE
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Obama’s Progressive Manifesto
John Avlon breaks down the president’s audacious political speech, which took aim at conservatives’... MORE
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‘Let’s Get Great Things Done for Americans’
Guests at The Daily Beast bipartisan brunch give President Obama their best advice. By John Avlon. MORE
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The Second Inaugural Curse
As the nation watches, Barack Obama has a chance to use his Inaugural Address to set the narrative... MORE
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Say Cheese!
His first-term portrait was serious and kind of lame. The new Obama portrait is all smiles.... MORE
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Second Chance for Sanford
The ex-governor tells John Avlon about running for his old House seat and his marriage plans with... MORE
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Why No Senate Scandal Outcry?
John Avlon looks at scandals involving Senators Robert Menendez and Mike Crapo and asks if the... MORE
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The NRA’s Shameful Day
John Avlon on the shooting app for 4-year-olds and an ad deliberately insulting the president. MORE
