The Hotline
Type | Newsletter | |
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Format | electronic | |
Owner(s) | OCLC number 45191522 | |
Website | www |
The Hotline is a daily political briefing published by
Description
The Hotline is a
The Hotline's target audience includes Congressional staffers,
History
The Hotline was founded in 1987 as The Presidential Campaign Hotline, with he first edition in November 1987.[2] It founded by Doug Bailey and Roger Craver[6] who hired Bob Balkin as its editor.[2]
Early issued were delivered by fax machine,[2] and now it's delivered via the Internet.[4]
Notable alumni include: Josh Kraushaar, Reid Wilson, Amy Walter,[5] Chuck Todd,[5] Stephen F. Hayes,[5] Jonathan Martin, Mike Memoli, Shira T. Center, Marc Ambinder, Craig Crawford, Norah O'Donnell, Ken Rudin, John Mercurio and Adam Wollner.
Criticism and acclaim
As editor, Bob Balkin helped turn The Hotline "into a must-read for anyone involved in politics and one that transcended the simple spreading of information to become an analytical and trusted voice among Washington insiders."[2]
"I've always thought of Hotline fondly," reflected former President Bill Clinton in a 25th-anniversary video. "The day before the first cattle-call of the 1992 campaign, you all called me 'a Little Rock in a big pile.' So you can see why I'm both surprised and delighted that you've lasted 25 years. I'm a little surprised I've lasted 25 years. And I sincerely hope that you and I last another 25 more."[7]
Notes and references
- ISBN 978-1-4408-4647-2.
- ^ a b c d e f Todd, Chuck (19 September 2022). "Remembering a pioneer in political journalism". NBC News. Archived from the original on 19 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Federal Legislative History: News Sources". Richmond Law Library. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8071-3789-5.
- ^ a b c d Banville 2016, p. 287
- ISBN 978-0-19-027269-2.
- ^ The Hotline: 25th-anniversary (video)
External links
- The Hotline (subscription only)
- Hotline TV on YouTube
- Hotline on Twitter
- Kirk Bado on Twitter
- Hotline On Call
- Hotline Political Network