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Amy Holmes
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| Born | July 25, 1973 Lusaka, Zambia
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| Alma mater | Princeton University (AB) |
| Occupation | News anchor, political expert |
| Employer | Mercury Radio Arts |
Amy Mulenga Holmes, born on July 25, 1973, is an American journalist and political commentator. She was born in Zambia. A political commentator is someone who shares their opinions and analysis about politics on TV, radio, or in writing.
Amy has worked as a journalist and TV host for many years. She co-hosted a show called In Principle on PBS, where she discussed politics with Michael Gerson. She also used to contribute to NBC News.
Before that, Amy was a news anchor on Glenn Beck's TheBlaze TV. She also hosted a news discussion program there called Real News. From 2015 to 2016, she hosted Way Too Early on MSNBC. This show aired early in the morning before Morning Joe. Amy has also appeared on CNN and Fox News as a political expert. She has been a guest on the show Real Time with Bill Maher many times.
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About Amy Holmes
Amy Holmes was born in Lusaka, Zambia. Her father was Zambian, and her mother was American. When Amy was three years old, her parents divorced. She then grew up in her mother's hometown of Seattle, Washington.
Education and Early Career
Amy went to Princeton University. In 1994, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her main subject of study was economics. Economics is the study of how people and societies make choices about money and resources. Amy is known for being a conservative independent. This means she has political views that are generally conservative, but she does not always support one specific political party.
TV Appearances and Roles
Amy has been a guest co-host on the popular talk show The View. She also co-hosted Fox News' Glenn Beck show when Glenn Beck was traveling. She has appeared on the HBO show Real Time with Bill Maher.
Amy was also an anchor for a morning radio program. This program was shared by The Washington Times newspaper and was called "America's Morning News." She has appeared on other news shows like MSNBC Live with Cenk Uygur, Reliable Sources, Morning Joe, and Media Buzz.
Work in Politics
From 2003 to 2006, Amy worked for the Independent Women's Forum. During this time, she also wrote speeches for Bill Frist. He was a United States Senator from Tennessee. He was also the Majority Leader for the Republican party. The Majority Leader is a very important role in the Senate. They help guide their party's actions and policies.
Amy Holmes currently lives in New York City.
See also
- Black conservatism in the United States
