Sam Dealey is an American journalist, media consultant, and the former editor of ''

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''. He is currently managing principal at Monument Communications, a media fellow at the

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, and a board member at '' The American Spectator''.

Early life and education

A native of

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, Dealey graduated from St. Mark's School of Texas in 1992. He attended

Cornell University Cornell University is a Private university, private Ivy League research university based in Ithaca, New York, United States. The university was co-founded by American philanthropist Ezra Cornell and historian and educator Andrew Dickson W ...

, where he became interested in journalism. During his sophomore year, he worked at the National Journalism Center in

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and for political columnist Robert Novak. While at Cornell, he also worked for ''

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''. After graduating, he began writing for '' The American Spectator'', eventually becoming its managing editor. He then joined '' The Hill'' newspaper as a political reporter. In 1999, Dealey joined ''

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'' as an editorial page writer and editor in

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, covering

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, the Koreas, and human and religious freedoms. Dealey is related to George Dealey, Edward Musgrove Dealey, and Robert Decherd, all of whom led the A.H. Belo media conglomerate.

The Washington Times

In January 2010, Dealey was hired by ''

'' as editor-in-chief.'Washington Times' Hires Sam Dealey as New Editor
'' U.S. News & World Report'', January 29, 2010 In November 2010, he was let go by the ''Times'' after a change of ownership. He was a partner at the public relations and lobbying firm, Qorvis, before taking his position at Monument Communications.

Awards

* Henry R. Luce Award for Deadline Reporting (

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)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dealey, Sam Living people American male journalists Cornell University alumni St. Mark's School (Texas) alumni The Washington Times people Year of birth missing (living people)