Bill Schneider (journalist)
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William Schneider (born October 8, 1944) is an American
journalist
. Currently he serves as CNN
's senior political analyst and Distinguished Senior Fellow & Resident Scholar at Third Way
, a Washington think tank. Schneider is also serving as the Omer L. and Nancy Hirst Professor at George Mason University
's School of Public Policy.
. He is also the recipient of the Brandeis University Pride Award and the Alumni Achievement Award.
In 2009, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems
presented Schneider with a special award “for his extensive coverage and keen insight of the 2008 United States presidential elections . . . showcasing democracy in action” to the world.
United States
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journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
. Currently he serves as CNN
CNN
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's senior political analyst and Distinguished Senior Fellow & Resident Scholar at Third Way
Third Way (think tank)
Third Way is a public policy think tank. The organization focuses on policies for private-sector economic growth, national security strategy, a clean energy, education and anti-poverty reform, and divisive culture issues. Third Way describes itself as moderate and progressive. In the media, the...
, a Washington think tank. Schneider is also serving as the Omer L. and Nancy Hirst Professor at George Mason University
George Mason University
George Mason University is a public university based in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, south of and adjacent to the city of Fairfax. Additional campuses are located nearby in Arlington County, Prince William County, and Loudoun County...
's School of Public Policy.
Awards
In 2003, He was awarded the Centennial Medal for contributions to societythe by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University . In 2001, he received the Julian P. Kanter Award for Excellence in Television from the American Association of Political ConsultantsAmerican Association of Political Consultants
The American Association of Political Consultants is the trade group for the political consulting profession in the United States. Founded in 1969, it is the world's largest organization of political consultants, public affairs professionals and communications specialists...
. He is also the recipient of the Brandeis University Pride Award and the Alumni Achievement Award.
In 2009, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems
International Foundation for Electoral Systems
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1987. This Washington, D. C.-based development organization provides assistance and support for elections in new and emerging democracies...
presented Schneider with a special award “for his extensive coverage and keen insight of the 2008 United States presidential elections . . . showcasing democracy in action” to the world.