Jackie Kucinich

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Jackie Kucinich
Born
Jacqueline Faith Kucinich

(1981-11-10) November 10, 1981 (age 42)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materAmerican University
OccupationJournalist
Years active2005–present
Spouse
Jared Allen
​
(m. 2011)​
Parent(s)Dennis Kucinich (father)
Sandra Lee McCarthy (mother)

Jacqueline Faith Kucinich (born November 10, 1981) is an

mayor of Cleveland, Democratic congressman and two-time presidential candidate. She is also the niece of Gary Kucinich, former Cleveland City Councilman
.

Early life and education

Kucinich was born in

Irish ancestry.[3] Her mother was an English and broadcast journalism teacher. Her parents divorced in 1986.[4] Her godmother is Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine.[5]

Kucinich graduated from American University in Washington, D.C.[6]

Career

Beginning in 2005, Kucinich became a reporter covering Congress for political newspaper The Hill.[7] Shortly thereafter, Kucinich was hired as a reporter for Roll Call, starting in 2008.[8]

In 2011, Kucinich joined USA Today covering politics, and the 2012 presidential elections. She has been a frequent guest commentator on CNN and MSNBC and has appeared on Fox News and C-SPAN.[9]

In April 2013, she landed at The Washington Post, covering politics.[10] She served as co-anchor on the company's new Web channel.

In early 2015, Kucinich joined The Daily Beast.[11]

Personal life

In October 2011, Kucinich married Jared Louis Allen, who works in public relations, in Washington, D.C.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Jackie Kucinich". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  2. ^ "CNN's Jackie Kucinich: In-Person Voter Fraud "Isn't A Thing, But That's Not Stopping Donald Trump ... From Spreading This"". Media Matters for America. 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2016-11-05.
  3. ^ Okamoto, Lynn (2003-09-07). "Kucinich's hard childhood a 'gift' yielding strength, compassion". The Des Moines Register. Archived from the original on 2004-02-09.
  4. ^ Ryzik, Melena. "Recommend E-Mail Dennis J. Kucinich". Times Topics. The New York Times Company. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
  5. ^ Farhi, Paul (January 15, 2005). "Kucinich Blends New Age Aura With Old-School Grit". The Washington Post.
  6. ^
    ISSN 0362-4331
    . Retrieved 2016-11-05.
  7. cleveland.com
    . Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  8. ^ Jackie Kucinich Roll Call profile.
  9. ^ "Book TV | Series | C-SPAN.org". Book TV. Retrieved 2016-11-05.
  10. ^ "Jackie Kucinich Reporter — Washington, D.C." The Washington Post. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  11. ^ Gold, Hadas (December 1, 2014). "Jackie Kucinich joining The Daily Beast". Politico. Retrieved 26 May 2017.

External links

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