Matt Lewis is a writer, writer and commentator based in Alexandria, VA. He is regular columnist for Politics Daily. Previously, he was a blogger and contributing writer for Townhall.com, the nation’s leading conservative opinion web site.

As a political commentator, Matt regularly appears on Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, and C-SPAN, as well as on numerous radio shows, including NPRs Talk of the Nation, Lou Dobbs, and The Hugh Hewitt Show. He has been quoted by major publications such as, The Washington Post and The New York Times.

Matt is also a highly sought after speaker, who has spoken for diverse groups including: The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, American University's Campaign Management Institute, and Regent University.

In March 2007, Matt was one of two bloggers invited on John McCain's campaign tour bus on a visit to New Hampshire for an interview with the candidate. That September, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich acknowledged in an interview with Matt that he was considering a presidential run. In 2008, Matt was s a credentialed blogger at the RNC National Convention in Minneapolis, MN.

In February of 2009, Matt became a co-host of "The Week in Blog," a weekly diavlog on Bloggingheads.TV, which focuses on the best political blog posts each week.

Matt grew up in Myersville, MD and graduated from Shepherd College (now University) in Shepherdstown, WV. He currently lives in Alexandria, VA.