Journalist and CNN Anchor

Jake Tapper

2 articles 2002–2003

Jake Tapper is a prominent American journalist and author who serves as anchor of CNN's "The Lead" and has previously anchored ABC News programs. One of the most recognized names in broadcast journalism, he contributed occasional pieces to The Weekly Standard in 2002–2003 covering politics and national security topics.

Other People's Money

September 9, 2002 · Jake Tapper, Magazine

WHEN A TV CAMERA was shoved in the face of Georgia state representative Billy McKinney on August 20--the night that his daughter, Rep. Cynthia McKinney, lost her Democratic primary race--he spewed venom like a challenged cobra. Asked about the fact that former Atlanta mayor Andrew Young had…