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'''Jim Geraghty''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|g|ɛ|r|ə|t|i}}) is the senior political correspondent of ''[[National Review]]'' and author of several books. In addition to writing for ''National Review'', Geraghty [[blog]]s for National Review Online and is a former reporter for States News Service. |
'''James Richard "Jim" Geraghty''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|g|ɛ|r|ə|t|i}}) (born July 5, 1975) is the senior political correspondent of ''[[National Review]]'' and author of several books. In addition to writing for ''National Review'', Geraghty [[blog]]s for ''National Review Online'' and is a former reporter for States News Service. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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During the [[United States presidential election |
During the [[2004 United States presidential election|2004 U.S. presidential election]], Geraghty was often critical of [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] [[President of the United States|presidential]] candidate [[John Kerry]]. At the time his weblog used the name "The Kerry Spot". It was later renamed "TKS". |
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Geraghty reported on the [[Killian documents]] and [[Rathergate]] stories on a daily basis on behalf of National Review and was critical of [[CBS]] and [[Dan Rather]]. Geraghty was one of the self described [[Pajamahadeen]]. |
Geraghty reported on the [[Killian documents]] and [[Rathergate]] stories on a daily basis on behalf of National Review and was critical of [[CBS]] and [[Dan Rather]]. Geraghty was one of the self described [[Pajamahadeen]]. |
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Starting in March 2005, Geraghty posted to TKS from [[Turkey]], where he lived as an expatriate. In January 2007, he moved from TKS to a new blog, originally named "The Hillary Spot",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hillaryspot.nationalreview.com/ |title= |
Starting in March 2005, Geraghty posted to TKS from [[Turkey]], where he lived as an expatriate. In January 2007, he moved from TKS to a new blog, originally named "The Hillary Spot",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hillaryspot.nationalreview.com/ |title=The Hillary Spot on National Review Online |accessdate=2007-01-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070119183111/http://hillaryspot.nationalreview.com/ |archivedate=2007-01-19}}</ref> but since renamed to "The Campaign Spot". |
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Geraghty's first book, ''Voting to Kill: How 9/11 Launched the Era of Republican Leadership'' (Touchstone |
Geraghty's first book, ''Voting to Kill: How 9/11 Launched the Era of Republican Leadership'' (Touchstone, {{ISBN|0-7432-9042-9}}) was publishedin2006. He wrote the novel ''The Weed Agency'', published by Crown Forum in June 2014, and coauthored ''Heavy Lifting'' with Cam Edwards, published by Regnery in October 2015. |
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In November 2022, he argued in the ''Washington Post'' that Florida's governor, [[Ron DeSantis]], "would represent a return to normality" if elected U.S. president in 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Geraghty |first=Jim |date=14 November 2022 |title=DeSantis would pave the way for a post-Trump GOP return to normal |work=Washington Post — Opinion |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/14/desantis-normal-republican/ |access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> |
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Geraghty frequently mentions his maxim "All statements from Barack Obama come with an expiration date. All of them."<ref>http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/4701/long-post-complete-list-obama-statement-expiration-dates Gerahty's list of expired Obama statements as of March 29, 2010</ref><ref>http://www.google.com/search?q=%22All+statements+from+Barack+Obama+come+with+an+expiration+date%22+site%3Anationalreview.com%2Fcampaign-spot Google search of Campaign Spot posts</ref> This recurring theme in his writing is sometimes known as "Geraghty's Rule." |
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Geraghty also produces for National Review a daily email newsletter, The Morning Jolt. The Jolt is a daily round up of news and opinion from around the web, with Geraghty frequently seasoning the topic under discussion with his own opinions. |
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Geraghty has been a diehard fan of the New York Jets since the 1980s. He has discussed his love of the team and given his perspective on their current direction during several guest appearances on podcasts at the popular Jets website turnonthejets.com. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://author.nationalreview.com/?q=MjQzMA== Archive] of Geraghty's articles for ''National Review'' |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071018070420/http://author.nationalreview.com/?q=MjQzMA== Archive] of Geraghty's articles for ''National Review'' |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071016232843/http://tks.nationalreview.com/archives/ TKS archives] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071016232843/http://tks.nationalreview.com/archives/ TKS archives] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100327225706/http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/ The Campaign Spot] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100327225706/http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/ ''The Campaign Spot''] |
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* [http://www.nationalreview.com/geraghty/geraghty200511020839.asp Geraghty on Mary Mapes' book ''Truth and Duty''] November 2, 2005 |
* [http://www.nationalreview.com/geraghty/geraghty200511020839.asp Geraghty on Mary Mapes' book ''Truth and Duty''] November 2, 2005 |
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* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-geraghty-951b5912/ Jim Geraghty - Senior Political Correspondent - National Review] from [[LinkedIn]] |
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James Richard "Jim" Geraghty (/ˈɡɛrəti/) (born July 5, 1975) is the senior political correspondent of National Review and author of several books. In addition to writing for National Review, Geraghty blogs for National Review Online and is a former reporter for States News Service.
During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, Geraghty was often critical of Democratic Party presidential candidate John Kerry. At the time his weblog used the name "The Kerry Spot". It was later renamed "TKS". Geraghty reported on the Killian documents and Rathergate stories on a daily basis on behalf of National Review and was critical of CBS and Dan Rather. Geraghty was one of the self described Pajamahadeen.
Starting in March 2005, Geraghty posted to TKS from Turkey, where he lived as an expatriate. In January 2007, he moved from TKS to a new blog, originally named "The Hillary Spot",[1] but since renamed to "The Campaign Spot".
Geraghty's first book, Voting to Kill: How 9/11 Launched the Era of Republican Leadership (Touchstone, ISBN 0-7432-9042-9) was published in 2006. He wrote the novel The Weed Agency, published by Crown Forum in June 2014, and coauthored Heavy Lifting with Cam Edwards, published by Regnery in October 2015.
In November 2022, he argued in the Washington Post that Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, "would represent a return to normality" if elected U.S. president in 2024.[2]
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