Jim VandeHei is an American journalist and co-founder of the political news website/blog The Politico.
Fast Facts:
- Born 1971 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- Alma Mater: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
- Double majored in journalism and political science
- Spouse: Autumn Hanna VandeHei
- His work has appeared in Capital Style and The New Republic
- Sports reporter at Oshkosh Northwestern
Key Dates:
- 1989: Graduated from Lourdes High School
- 1994: Intern for Senator Herb Kohl
- 1995: Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and worked for Inside Washington Publishers
- 1996: Hired by "Inside the New Congress"
- 1997: Worked as a reporter for Roll Call
- 1998: Reported on Bob Livingston's affair and the Republicans plan to impeach Bill Clinton
- 2000: Reporter for The Wall Street Journal and began working at Washington Post
- 2006: Left Washington Post and began working for The Politico