Richard L. Wolffe (born 17 September 1968) is a journalist, MSNBC commentator, and author of the Barack Obama books Renegade: The Making of a President (Crown, June 2009) and Revival: The Struggle for Survival Inside the Obama White House (Crown, November 2010).

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President Obama nominates Republican Chuck Hagel as defense secretary and conservatives are fuming. “Chuck Hagel, if confirmed to be secretary of defense, would be the most antagonistic secretary of defense towards the state of Israel in our nation’s history,” Sen. Lindsay Graham said. Tonight, Ed welcomes former Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) and former Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, and Richard Wolffe, Executive Editor, MSNBC.com and MSNBC Political Analyst, to sort out what Hagel’s nomination could mean for our nation’s defense. Then, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell doesn’t mind another hostage situation for the deficit at the expense of the most vulnerable. David Cay Johnston, columnist for Reuters, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of “Perfectly Legal” and “Free Lunch,” lays out the GOP fabricated spending problem ahead. Then, some Republicans come out for a government shutdown. John Nichols, Washington Correspondent of The Nation, will explain why that’s backwards thinking. The ...

Richard Wolffe: "What's the point of even talking to the House Republicans at this point." EXACTLY. Just ignore House GOP.

Going to start reading 'Renegade: The making of a President' by Richard Wolffe before bed.

Obama accepts Susan Rice's withdrawal from consideration as Sec. of State. Wait just a darn mininute!!! MSNB--Hee-Haw's Richard Wolffe--and other doofi at MSNB-Hee Haw-- calls her a victim of a republican "witch hunt" against "people of color". If so, why would Obama cave under the "racist" attacks against her?! Doesn't the first black president, re-elected with 95% of the black vote, have an obligation of stand with her and battle her "racist" enemies? Can't have it both ways, Lefites. If she is being attacked soley becasue of her race (and gender), why is it acceptable for "Lord and Savior" Obama (per Jamie Foxx) to go a.w.o.l. in this fight against racism? Didn't AG Eric Holder say, when it comes to race, America has been "a nation of cowards". What does this make Obama?

A big morning ahead tomorrow. With Ambassador Rice out of the running to be the next Secretary of State, who is being considered? Plus, the latest on the "fiscal cliff" talks Speaker Boehner was spotted at the White House today. We'll have the latest on both big stories from NBC's Andrea Mitchell & Chuck Todd. Also joining Joe, Mika & Willie tomorrow: Richard Wolffe, Donny Deutsch, Mike Allen, Stephanie Cutter, Margaret Carlson, Eugene Robinson, David Gregory, Mayor Mitch Landrieu (D-New Orleans), Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Alexandra Lebenthal, Brian Sullivan and more!

Then, Richard Wolffe, Executive Editor, MSNBC.com, MSNBC Political Analyst, and Molly Ball, political reporter at The Atlantic, look at the Republican political theater and the White House response.

With a new Quinnipiac poll showing that 65% of Americans support raising taxes on household income over $250,000 and a positive November jobs report, is it just a matter of time before Republicans cave? Alex discusses the latest fiscal cliff talks with Richard Wolffe and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. (

Good morning everyone. How far will Republicans go to protect the top 2% of wealthiest Americans? President Obama made it clear he's not playing games and refuses to accept any deal that does not see rates raised on this group of Americans. Your move (once again) Republicans. We'll have the latest status on the fiscal cliff negotiations at Noon when Alex is joined by Michael Eric Dyson, Jay McInerney, Rana Foroohar and Richard Wolffe. See you then!

In what has been a daily and exhausting exercise, Richard Wolffe, Executive Editor of MSNBC.com, continues to push the slanderous claim that opposition to U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice is racially motivated. Appearin...

WTH! “MSNBC's Richard Wolffe smears John McCain as a racist” I am not a bigot. In fact I voted for Herman Cain but if you want brown Rice be smart and make it Condoleezza. Why is it always if you favor an honest politician the left calls you a racist?

MSNBC's Richard Wolffe is an IMBECILE- smears John McCain as a racist-typical liberal strategy- Fox News

From Scott Whitlock at . MSNBC contributor Richard Wolffe accused Senator John McCain of racism for

I have a question: Richard Wolffe of MSNBC claims that Republicans are on a racist witch hunt for going after some of President Obama's inner circle: AG Eric Holder, UN Ambassador Susan Rice and Valerie Jarrett. Did he ever consider that Congress has laid Fast and Furious at Holder's feet? That Ambassador Rice told FIVE Sunday talk shows that Benghazi was not terrorism and Jarrett is just a tool? Maybe Wolffe is a racist because he hold "people of color" to a lessor standard than he holds whites to?

D, cool, Richard Wolffe, super cool, but what could Dan Senor possibly have 2say that we would want to hear?

The Daily Caller shared the following link and had this to say about it: Oh, Please. According to MSNBC’s Richard Wolffe, who was recently named the vice president and Executive Editor of MSNBC’s revamped website, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice and Attorney General Eric Holder have fa

On Wednesday, Morning Joe is back in its normal home in 30 Rock after a very exciting couple of days. Joining us we have: Mike Barnicle, John Heilemann, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Mike Allen, Richard Wolffe, Mayor Julian Castro, Rick Stengel, David Axelrod, Tom Ricks and Brian Sullivan.

Morning everyone! Happy Monday to you! Hope all is well with you! Today we have joining us: Mike Barnicle, Mark Halperin, Mike Allen, Mike Florio, Richard Wolffe, Steve Schmidt, David Gregory, Chuck Todd, Mike Murphy, Sen. John McCain, Eugene Robinson, Mort Zuckerman, Stephanie Cutter and Brian Shactman

"He [Republican presidential contender] has never had a close relationship to the truth." Richard Wolffe, VP and Exec. Dir of msnbc.com

OCTOBER 31st *** THE LAST WORD *** LAWRENCE O`DONNELL *** President Obama surveys Hurricane Sandy Damage with Mitt Romney surrogate Chris Christie and Rush Limbaugh offers his theory on why. MSNBC`s Lawrence O`Donnell discusses how the presidential candidates navigate the delicate Hurricane Sandy politics with MSNBC`s Krystal Ball and Richard Wolffe.

On Alex Wagner(not) Now, Karen Finney, Richard Wolffe & John Heilemann argue over which one Loves Obama more.

Richard Wolffe is such an *** he and Martin Bashir should be banished back to the UK.

Video on msnbc.com: Both former President Bill Clinton and Bruce Springsteen were in Parma, Ohio, Thursday to sing the praises of President Obama. NBC’s Shawna Thomas reports.

the President of the U.S.. btw... Does Richard Wolffe ever smile or laugh...he looks like

I have to say that strongly disagree with Richard Wolffe. I don't think that Obama has

Richard Wolffe right now is telling conservatives what they should be thinking about Romney.

Presidential debates are political theater. The drama may be rehearsed, and the critics are often glib in their reviews. But … Read More

Richard Wolffe (8:38 PM How did Romney balance the budget in Massachusetts and still increase its debt?

He's like Richard Wolffe. They love being called "political analysts" and "journalists" but refuse to admit their bias.

Wolffe /the Republicans cut the budget on security& cutting more next year. Not hearing it enough from Democrats

Loving Martin Bashir Live at Hofstra Univ. Now joined by the great Joy Reid and Richard Wolffe..

Video on msnbc.com: The Obama Campaign is pushing to change the momentum in the 2012 presidential election before the 2nd debate with Mitt Romney. MSNBC's Richard Wolffe joins Ed Schultz to discuss what to expect when Obama and Romney meet in a town hall-style debate.

Oct. 12: Vice President Joe Biden delivered a debate performance Democrats and progressives were clamoring for when he squared off against Rep. Paul Ryan. MSNBC's Richard Wolffe joins Ed Schultz to review the highlights of the vice presidential debate.

Did I miss something? What new gig? Is Richard Wolffe getting his own show? If so, that great!

Shorter Richard Wolffe: Americans are too stupid to understand the complexities of Libya coverup and Syria mess.

.Richard Wolffe has a new job working for Does he have to tow the corporate agenda?

Vice President Joe Biden keeps the hits coming after his knockout debate last night. Tonight, Ed welcomes Richard Wolffe, Vice President and Executive Editor of MSNBC.com and MSNBC Political Analyst, on the education of Congressman Paul Ryan. The war on women was alive and well …

Must be spot the journalist/pundit here in upper NW Wash DC. Walked by popular MSNBC commentator, Richard Wolffe, below Chevy Chase Circle.

Video on msnbc.com: Mitt Romney can't get himself out of his tax mess because no matter what he says, his low tax rate looks unfair to mainstream Americans. MSNBC's Richard Wolffe and economist Dean Baker join Ed Schultz to discuss Romney’s tax troubles.

Richard Wolffe on why Democrats need moderates

A recent CNN/ORC poll shows, among moderates in Ohio, President Obama has a 68 to 31 percent lead over Mitt Romney. On Tuesday's The Last Word, Executive Editor of MSNBC.com Richard Wolffe joined Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the importance of Ohio's 18 electoral votes in the upcoming presidential election.

Welcome to MSNBC's live blog of the first presidential debate, featuring Krystal Ball, co-host of MSNBC's The Cycle; Joy-Ann Reid, managing editor of NBC's TheGrio.com and an MSNBC contributor; and Richard Wolffe, Executive Editor of MSNBC.com. They'll be keeping the candidates h …

Video on msnbc.com: Some of Romney’s best surrogates have backed away from the campaign, including former governor Tim Pawlenty who quit the campaign for a lobbying job. MSNBC political analyst Richard Wolffe and Democratic pollster Celinda Lake discuss whether Republicans are trying to avoid connec...

Video on msnbc.com: Is Mitt Romney's recent Univision interview a sign that he could still turn things around? Can Romney turn things around despite new polls showing Obama leading in Ohio, Florida and Virginia? And why did Senate Republicans block the Veterans Job Corps Act? MSNBC's Richard Wolffe ...

Video on msnbc.com: MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell debunks Romney's claim in the leaked Florida fundraiser tape that he 'earned the old fashioned way.' MSNBC's Joy Reid and Richard Wolffe join Lawrence to discuss the Republican reaction to what Bill O'Reilly deems Romney's 'bad week.'

Video on msnbc.com: Mother Jones’ David Corn, MSNBC analyst Richard Wolffe, and Democratic strategist Bob Shrum debate why Mitt Romney is choosing to own his “47%” remarks, and why many Republicans are distancing themselves from Romney.

Video on msnbc.com: GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney is facing criticism for his politicized remarks responding to violence in the Middle East. Rolling Stone’s Eric Bates, The Grio’s Joy Reid, and MSNBC political analyst Richard Wolffe join NOW host Alex Wagner to weigh in on the response to Rom...

Video on msnbc.com: An unknown and unexpected foreign crisis could turn out to be the “October Surprise” in the 2012 election. MSNBC's Richard Wolffe and TIME International Editor Jim Frederick join The Last Word with analysis.

At City Lights Bookstore to hear Richard Wolffe on his book "Occupy the Economy". Terrific.

The hard work begins after the regime change...post-dictatorship _Richard Wolffe

I really really need to stop reading things. The trouble is my brain is just like in :| mode. Where's my Richard Wolffe fix.

Video on msnbc.com: Ed Schultz offers a preview of Monday's show, including the Romney campaign's post-convention struggles and what's really happening in the Chicago teacher's strike. Let's get to work!

Video on msnbc.com: The polls show a significant bounce for President Obama after the Democratic National Convention, but the Romney campaign says there's nothing to see here. MSNBC's Richard Wolffe and Ed Schultz discuss the Romney Camp's bout of denial in the face of the new campaign reality.

More from Office Politics with Richard Wolffe. Can Mitt Romney grab momentum heading into the debates?

In this Office Politics, Richard Wolffe joined to explain why anything is possible in a close presidential race. Watch here!

.I love Richard Wolffe, apple pie, motherhood and small fuzzy animals.

Sept. 7: President Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention presented a choice between his vision for American and the lack of vision coming from his Republican opponents. MSNBC's Richard Wolffe and The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson join Ed Schultz to talk about the aftermath of the ...

I love Richard Wolffe. He was in Christine Pelosi's docu about W's campaign

Video on msnbc.com: It's been seven days since Mitt Romney picked Paul Ryan as his running mate. Ed Schultz documents the biggest lies they told this week. Rep. Gwen Moore and MSNBC's Richard Wolffe offer their reactions.

Richard Wolffe just ate the media for doing nothing but criticize PBO's speech.

when are you going to give Richard Wolffe his own show?

I'm participating in a live chat with Richard Wolffe and Krystal Ball at right now, with dispatches from the dnc arena

Join me and over here for our live blog!

I'm excited to be liveblogging the President's speech tonight for MSNBC along w

Don't miss and live blogging tonight at 10pm. Check out

Richard Wolffe moderating our panel on America's Role in the world with Sec. @ Belk Theater

Richard Wolffe I thought the Dems weren't running on their record. Then this first lady showed up. Turns out there's a record to run on.

I'm hoping to see Richard Wolffe, he makes me swoon. :)

Richard Wolffe reminding me of Bush era Olbermann and Miss Precious Perfect! I ♥ Olbermann and Friday night Thurber

Video on msnbc.com: Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin's latest remarks focus attention on Paul Ryan's record on abortion to the dismay of Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell discusses Romney's Akin problem with MSNBC's Joy Reid and Richard Wolffe and Newsweek's Michelle Goldb...

Video on msnbc.com: NBC’s Domenico Montanaro and MSNBC’s Richard Wolffe dig into the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll and find Mitt Romney still trailing President Obama despite hundreds of millions spent on his behalf – not to mention lagging by double digits on the question of issues impor...

Morning everyone! Happy Wednesday to you. Let's get a few headlines in before we launch into the show. Today we have with us Mike Barnicle, Richard Wolffe, Ezra Klein, Ed Rendell, Mike Allen, Jesse Palmer, Harold Ford Jr., Sam Stein, Tina Brown, Chuck Todd, Stephanie Cutter, Campbell Brown and Andy Borowitz

“The very source of his strength as an individual, that he willed himself into being, that he’s a solitary figure who doesn’t need many people, is also clearly a weakness. There are people who’ve worked with him for years who don’t understand why he gives so little back.” -- Richard Wolffe, the author of Obama portraits, “Renegade” and “Revival”

The book (Renegade by Richard Wolffe) I'm reading is taking forever but it is still one of the best President Obama books I've read.

I can't do Richard Wolffe, and I can never make Melissa sound right. Plus, I think she snuck out in one of the 1st academic evacs

I'd leave you a prompt but it would end up being like RICHARD WOLFFE AND MELISSA (which I should write myself).

Richard Wolffe and Melissa are equestrians, Andy is a gymnast, Rachel is a swimmer (as is Cutie)...

Video on msnbc.com: Rush Limbaugh started a conspiracy theory about the Batman villain Bane and Mitt Romney's former employer, Bain Capital. Then he denied that he started that conspiracy theory. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell and Richard Wolffe breakdown the week that the Dark Knight entered American p...

Video on msnbc.com: David Corn, who broke that exclusive report for Mother Jones, joins the show with details. Plus, the MSNBC panel Krystal Ball, Steve Kornacki, and Richard Wolffe weigh in.

National Memo Editor-in-Chief Joe Conason joined co-host Mika Brzezinski, reporter Nicholas Confessore, and MSNBC political analyst Richard Wolffe on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” today to discuss how corporations have avoided super PACs, instead donating to tax-exempt groups — as highlighted by Confessore’...

Video on msnbc.com: The latest USA Today-Gallup poll shows President Obama with a lead over Mitt Romney, specifically in swing states. But at the same time, Republican rhetoric has gotten a little more out there. Ed Schultz talks to Richard Wolffe about why the right is using words like slavery, and...

Video on msnbc.com: Thursday kicked off President Obama’s 2-day campaign bus tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania. Obama delivered an attack on Mitt Romney’s economic policies and offshore accounts. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Mn., and MSNBC political analyst Richard Wolffe discuss the president’s strategy,...

In one of the uglier MSM smears of the presidential campaign to date, MSNBC's Richard Wolffe has tried to tie Mitt Romney with one of America's most reviled men: John Edwards. Appearing on Al Sharpton's MSNBC show this afternoon, Wolffe somehow suggested that Romney's decision to invest overseas an...

Joining us for this Independence Day Eve show are: Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, Joan Walsh, Rep. *** Mulvaney, Richard Wolffe, Nia-Malika Henderson, and Jared Bernstein. Who else out there wants to join us?!

Video on msnbc.com: Mitt Romney and other Republican leaders are attacking the Supreme Court's health care decision. Ed Schultz and MSNBC analyst Richard Wolffe debunk the falsehoods surrounding the big ruling.

Video on msnbc.com: Democrats are celebrating the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act. But who are the real political winners and losers? MSNBC's Alex Wagner, MSNBC contributor Richard Wolffe and Julian Epstein, dormer Democratic Chief Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee di...

Still watching MSNBC. Oh, Richard Wolffe, I forgot how adorable you are.

"It's like a fly in your chardonnay." ~Richard Wolffe

Video on msnbc.com: Washington Post’s Jonathan Capehart and MSNBC’s Richard Wolffe analyze how falling gas prices imploded one of the Republicans’ favorite, misleading talking points.

Now reading: Renegade-The making of a president- based on exclusive interviews with Barack Obama by Richard Wolffe

Michele Bachmann & husband have cancelled their membership from Salem Lutheran Church in Stillwater, Minnesota. Chuck Todd talks with Richard Wolffe & Jonath...

Video on msnbc.com: President Obama and Mitt Romney will deliver dueling speeches on the economy tomorrow in Ohio. Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean and MSNBC's Richard Wolffe join MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss whether the President should take strategist James Carville's economic message ...

Tonight's guest is all set. We'll be joined by Alex Wagner, Chris Hayes, Richard Wolffe, Karen Finney, Ari Melber and Joy-Ann Reid. Tune in at 10pm ET.

Video on msnbc.com: Mother Jones’ David Corn, GOP strategist Ron Christie, and author/journalist Richard Wolffe join MSNBC’s Martin Bashir to listen, then debate, whether Mitt Romney’s claims about his business experience and the President’s job records hold up to scrutiny.

Video on msnbc.com: MSNBC analyst Richard Wolffe and Democratic strategist Julian Epstein debate what Mitt Romney stands to gain – or possibly lose – with tomorrow’s visit to the conservative Christian school founded by the late and often incendiary Rev. Jerry Falwell.

We're devoting the whole hour to Obama's historical endorsement of marriage equality. At 10pm ET, we'll be joined by Toure, Ddorian Warren, Krystal Ball, Keith Boykin, Jonathan Capehart, Nia-Malika Henderson, Richard Wolffe, Howard Fineman, Zach Wahls, Lennie Gerber and Pearl Berlin.

May 1: President Obama addressed the nation on his surprise visit to Afghanistan. The Commander-in-Chief talked about the death of Osama bin Laden and America's path forward. MSNBC's Richard Wolffe and Eugene Robinson join Ed Schultz for analysis.

I think Richard Wolffe is usually on Ed Schultz instead of Maddow because Ed needs more help with the avg IQ of him and someone else

On Monday's The Ed Show on MSNBC, as host Ed Schultz and MSNBC political analyst Richard Wolffe - formerly of Newsweek - discussed Mitt Romney's crack on President Obama that even President Carter would have had the sense to order the killing of Osama bin Laden once the 9/11 mastermind had been foun...

Video on msnbc.com: GOP strategist Ron Christie and MSNBC analysts Richard Wolffe and Jonathan Capehart debate Romney’s attempt to label the President a mere “celebrity” while fighting his own appearance as a stiff candidate unable to connect with the average voter.

WOW:This Week W/ Barack Obama: Richard Wolffe tells it like it is on Prez Obama's Nobel Peace Prize win (Video)

Video on msnbc.com: A new ad produced by Karl Rove’s PAC has come under fire from Republicans for making the president seem larger than life. Did the attempted attack ad backfire? MSNBC political analyst Richard Wolffe and former RNC chair Michael Steele analyze the ad.

Video on msnbc.com: House Speaker John Boehner says the economy may never recover if Obama gets a second term, but who is he fooling? Ed Schultz talks with MSNBC political analyst Richard Wolffe about Boehner’s scare tactics.

Richard Wolffe is an *** Remember when he thought CS Lewis only wrote Children's books. Read a little, ***

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