Dana Milbank is a zealous columnist who has had a prolific career writing for publications such as The New Republic and The Wall Street Journal. Throughout his career, he has been a controversial figure, known for his candid appraisals of influential figures on the nation's political scene.
Milbank was born on April 27, 1968, in the United States to parents Ann C. and Mark A. Milbank. He attended Yale University, where he was a member of Trumbull College and the Progressive Party of the Yale Political Union. He also belonged to the infamous Skull and Bones secret society during his time at Yale.
After graduating from Yale, Milbank began his career as a journalist, working for various publications. He gained notoriety for his writing, particularly his books "Smash Mouth: Two Years in the Gutter with Al Gore and George W. Bush--Notes from the 2000 Campaign Trail" and "Tears of a Clown: Glenn Beck and the Tea Bagging of America."
Milbank's writing style is characterized by his candid and sometimes controversial appraisals of political figures. He is not one to shy away from expressing his opinions, which has often led to backlash from those in power.
In 1993, Milbank married Dona Lynn DePasquale, and the couple has remained together ever since. Despite his controversial career, Milbank has managed to keep his personal life relatively private.
Throughout his career, Milbank has faced criticism and controversy, particularly from the George W. Bush White House. Karl Rove, a senior advisor to Bush, went as far as demanding that The Washington Post, Milbank's employer, not assign him to cover the White House beat.
Despite the challenges he has faced, Milbank continues to be a prominent figure in the world of journalism, known for his bold and unapologetic writing style. He remains an influential voice in political commentary, offering unique insights into the inner workings of Washington.
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