Jamelle Bouie belongs to a crop of liberal black journalists who delve deeply into political conversations on a variety of issues, meticulously unpacking each piece of the debate. As a writing fellow for the American Prospect and the Nation, Bouie analyzes all things politics -- from Romney’s foreign policy stance to mass unemployment to what President Barack Obama's "bounce" in the polls really means. And with his highly active Twitter feed, Bouie has proved that his is a strong, influential and necessary voice during the 2012 election season and beyond.