Christopher Hahn
Christopher Hahn | |
|---|---|
| Born | Long Island, NY |
| Education | State University of New York, University at Albany |
| Alma mater | St. John's University |
| Occupation(s) | political commentator, activist, & news contributor |
| Television | Fox News |
| Children | two daughters |
Christopher Hahn is an American political commentator, Democratic Party activist, and Fox News contributor who makes regular appearances on the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, and national radio programs.[1][2]
Biography
Early life & education
Hahn was born and raised on Long Island, NY, and graduated from Centereach High School and the Middle Country Performing Arts High School in 1989. Hahn attended the State University of New York and University at Albany where he played NCAA football and served as student body president.[citation needed] Hahn went on to law school at St. John's University where he received his Juris Doctor in 1999. Hahn practices law in New York.[3]
Personal life
Hahn is married with two daughters and makes his home on Long Island.[1]
Career
Politics
Hahn's political career began as a young operative in Suffolk County, NY, where he worked on political campaigns before he was old enough to vote. In 1995 Hahn ran unsuccessfully for office at the age of 22.[4] Hahn worked at the 1992 Democratic National Convention in NYC.
Hahn served as an aid to United States Senator Charles E. Schumer during the Schumer's first term in the Senate. He later served as Chief Deputy County Executive of Nassau County, NY, under then-County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. He also served as CEO of United Way of Long Island.[5]
Media
Hahn has been appearing on television since 1995 where he hosted a local television show called Youth and Politics. He later began doing commentary on News 12 Long Island in 1996 during the Democratic National Convention.
Hahn's national television career at Fox started in 2010 when he began appearing on Hannity. He later began doing regular appearance on America Live With Megyn Kelly, Fox & Friends, Lou Dobbs Tonight, Varney & Company, among other shows.[6] On November 2011, Hahn became a regular Fox News contributor.[7] Hahn regularly writes in Politico's Arena.[1]
Hahn has been named one of Long Island and New York City's 40 rising Stars under 40.[8][9] LIBN also named him one of the top 10 Long Islanders under 40 from 2000-2010.[10]
References
- ^ a b c "The Arena: - Christopher Hahn Bio". Politico.com. 2012-07-15. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
- ^ "Political Analyst Chris Hahn on the Presidential Election - America's News Network". Americasradionewsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
- ^ http://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/attorney/AttorneyDetails?attorneyId=5533319
- ^ Michael S.C. Claffey (1995-08-13). "Homemade Advice From Gop's Boss - New York Daily News". Articles.nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
- ^ "United Way chief Hahn to leave | Long Island Business News". Libn.com. 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2012-09-21.
- ^ "Hahn". Mediaite. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
- ^ "Fox News hires two former Democratic staffers - The Washington Scene - TheHill.com". Washingtonscene.thehill.com. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
- ^ "Rising Stars 40 Under 40: Christopher Hahn | City & State". Cityandstateny.com. Retrieved 2012-09-21.
- ^ "40 Under 40 Awards 2007 | Long Island Business News". Libn.com. 2008-10-30. Retrieved 2012-09-21.
- ^ "40 Under 40 Alumni Awards | Long Island Business News". Libn.com. 2008-10-18. Retrieved 2012-09-21.