Chris Weigant is a political commentator.

He has been a regular contributor to Arianna Huffington's The Huffington Post since June of 2006.

As "Tom Paine" Chris wrote the book "How Democrats Can Take Back Congress" in 2006, which (while obviously dated now) still has a lot of good advice for Democratic candidates today. To find out more about this book, please visit Pamphleteering Press.

Chris grew up in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, and has always been interested in politics. His own politics are a mix, and probably could be described as "left libertarian." On some issues, Chris agrees with the mainstream, and on some he's to the left of Ted Kennedy. It depends on the issue, and on the arguments raised by all sides.

If you'd like to send Chris an email (which will not be made public without your express approval), click the link at the very bottom of the page. Chris may not have the time to answer all emails, but he promises to at least read all of them.