John Avlon might be most recognizable from his “Wingnuts of the Week” segments on CNN’s “American Morning” show. He’s also a columnist for The Daily Beast, where he has published a list of whom he believes to be “The Top 25 Centrist Columnists and Commentators.”
There are many recognizable names: Kathleen Parker, David Brooks, Andrew Sullivan. And a few whose presence might spark some debate. For instance: Jon Stewart and Peggy Noonan.
For regular readers of this site, there’s another recognizable name, at spot #23: Joe Gandelman, TMV’s founder and editor in chief.
Joe emailed several of us, claiming with his characteristic humility that this recognition is not really about him but about the entire blog. Yeah, maybe. But while we’d all like to take some credit for TMV’s success, our bevy of writers know that none of us would have the forum we have today if were not for Joe’s tireless efforts, sharp insights, and consistent ability to listen to and reflect on all sides of a debate. Kudos.