Ronald J. Brownstein (born April 6, 1958) is an American journalist, political correspondent, and analyst.

in English Literature from the State University of New York - Binghamton.

[3] In 1997, he accepted a position as chief political correspondent for U.S. News & World Report.

[5] He is currently senior political analyst for CNN and Editorial Director for Strategic Partnerships for Atlantic Media.

[6] In 2005, he married Eileen Nicole McMenamin, the former communications director for Senator John McCain, in a nondenominational ceremony in Henderson, Nevada.