When political columnists, editors and talk show hosts check the web each morning, they head a site published far closer to Lake Shore Drive than The Beltway. Real Clear Politics (RCP) compiles and opinion, news, polls and analysis for the political elite (see their quotes here) and a few hundred thousand other visitors a month. The site has become a trusted filter for anyone serious about politics, and it has been featured in national media outlets including NYT, FOX, CNN, The Economist, and more.
John McIntyre and Tom Bevan founded the site in 2000. Alan joined RealClearPolitics as Publisher in 2005. He was previously founder/CEO of Participate.com which was acquired by Outstart in 2005. He also runs a new organization, Participate Media, under which RCP lives.
Dimensions: 3 people x 6 years x $NDA
Funding: Founders, Participate Media
Customers: Political opinion makers, policy wonks, and dedicated citizens
Location: Chicago [Lakeview] + www.realclearpolitics.com
