Amie Parnes

Amie Parnes is an American political journalist and author known for her coverage of presidential campaigns and the White House. As a senior correspondent for The Hill and former chief White House correspondent for The Messenger, she has established herself as a prominent voice in political reporting. Parnes gained significant recognition through her collaboration with Jonathan Allen on two New York Times bestsellers about Hillary Clinton: "HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton" and "Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign." These works provided detailed insider accounts of Clinton's time as Secretary of State and her 2016 presidential campaign. Her career includes positions at several major news organizations, including Politico, where she covered the 2008 presidential election and the Obama administration. Parnes began her journey in political journalism as an intern at The New York Times in 2000, where she covered the presidential election recount in Florida. Since 2011, Parnes has been primarily associated with The Hill, where she has served as a White House correspondent and senior correspondent, with a brief period at The Messenger in 2023. Her reporting continues to focus on national politics and presidential campaigns, maintaining her position as a respected voice in political journalism.

Readers view Parnes as a detailed political reporter who provides behind-the-scenes accounts, particularly in her books about Hillary Clinton's campaigns. What readers liked: - Deep access to campaign sources and staffers - Clear documentation of organizational problems within campaigns - Neutral tone in presenting information - Fast-paced narrative style that reads like a political thriller What readers disliked: - Some readers found "Shattered" too focused on negative aspects - Questions about source reliability and potential bias - Repetitive writing in certain sections - Limited perspective from Clinton herself Ratings across platforms: - Goodreads: "Shattered" 3.8/5 (15,000+ ratings) - Amazon: "Shattered" 4.4/5 (1,800+ reviews) - "HRC" averages 3.9/5 across platforms Common reader feedback notes the books work best as contemporaneous campaign accounts rather than comprehensive historical analysis. One Amazon reviewer wrote: "Reads like real-time reporting - you feel like you're in the room during key campaign moments."

HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton (2014) A detailed account of Hillary Clinton's transformation from her 2008 presidential campaign loss through her tenure as Secretary of State, based on over 200 interviews with insiders.

Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign (2017) A behind-the-scenes examination of Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, chronicling the strategic decisions and internal conflicts that shaped its outcome.

Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency (2021) A comprehensive analysis of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign, detailing the challenges, turning points, and circumstances that led to his victory.

The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of the Big Lie (2022) An investigation into the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, examining its impact on American democracy and electoral institutions.

Mark Halperin co-authored "Game Change" and "Double Down," providing behind-the-scenes coverage of presidential campaigns similar to Parnes's approach. His work combines insider access with detailed political analysis focused on campaign dynamics and strategic decision-making.

Maggie Haberman covers White House politics and presidential campaigns for The New York Times with extensive source networks. She delivers comprehensive political coverage and has authored "Confidence Man," which examines Trump's rise in politics and presidency.

Jonathan Martin reports on national politics for multiple outlets and co-wrote "This Will Not Pass" about the 2020 election and its aftermath. His reporting style focuses on insider accounts and political strategy similar to Parnes's campaign coverage.

Michael Wolff wrote "Fire and Fury" and "Siege," providing detailed accounts of the Trump administration's inner workings. His books rely on extensive interviews with political insiders and focus on power dynamics within political institutions.

Carol Leonnig co-authored "I Alone Can Fix It" and "A Very Stable Genius," examining presidential politics through investigative reporting. Her work combines deep sourcing with detailed accounts of White House operations and decision-making processes.