Michael Kinsley is a noted journalist and political commentator. He was one of the most successful editors of "The New" Republic magazine. He was the host of CNN`s "Crossfire" and founded "Slate" the nation`s first online magazine. He also served as the editorial page editor for "The Los Angeles Times" and has written for "The Guardian" and the "New Yorker." He is a regular contributor to "Time" magazine. Michael currently lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife Patty Stonesifer, CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.