Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House

Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes are prominent American political journalists known for their in-depth reporting and behind-the-scenes accounts of high-level Democratic politics. Both have co-authored several influential political books, most notably Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign, and Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency, which combine insider access with investigative rigor to chronicle modern presidential campaigns.

Allen is a senior national political reporter for NBC News. He has previously held reporting and editorial positions at Politico, Bloomberg News, Roll Call, and The Hill. Known for his deep connections within the Democratic establishment, Allen brings both analytical sharpness and a reputation for uncovering tensions within party leadership. His past coverage of the Clinton and Biden campaigns has drawn attention for its unflinching portrayal of dysfunction, strategic missteps, and personality-driven conflicts.

Parnes is a senior correspondent for The Hill, where she focuses on the White House and national politics. Before joining The Hill, she worked for U.S. News & World Report and has contributed to other major media outlets. Parnes has cultivated strong relationships with Democratic insiders and campaign staffers, giving her access to candid, off-the-record conversations that enrich her reporting.

Together, Allen and Parnes are regarded with a mix of respect and wariness by Biden allies. While not overtly hostile, their reporting has often illuminated internal divisions, strategic failures, and personal rivalries, making them known as chroniclers of the Democratic Party’s internal struggles—particularly during moments of crisis and transition, such as the 2020 and 2024 elections.

Additionally, Parnes has been embroiled in a minor scandal in which a doctored photo appeared to show Biden groping her breasts at a party, and Parnes was forced to release statements denying any impropriety on the part of the President. While she denied the occurrence, it highlighted Biden’s sometimes questionable decisions when it came to public displays of physical affection with young women. However, the fact that this was a scandal for Biden reveals the stunning divide between the political and personal accountability required for Democratic and Republican candidates, as the well-known and legally confirmed sexual abuse and harassment perpetrated by Trump goes largely unremarked within his own party.