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Election Analysts & Forecasters

Non-Partisan Political Pundits & Journalists

Partisan Pundits & Political Journalists

Policy Experts & Economists

Female Political Analysts

Election Analysts & Forecasters

Looking for top political analysts who can break down an election and discuss the nitty-gritty details? Then look no further, because our election analysts are ready to talk about the trends and factors driving the latest election results or share predictions with you and your audience. With their vast experiences as award-winning pollsters and political analysts, you can count on these speakers to deliver an engaging and insightful event.

• Amy Walter is the publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Host of WNYC’s "The Takeaway Fridays". She is a popular TV panelist that appears on Meet the Press, Face the Nation, and PBS NewsHour and was named one of the “Top 50 Journalists” by Washingtonian magazine. She also has expert insights on the electoral process, congressional culture, and the DC political scene.
• Charlie Cook is the renowned political analyst and founder of The Cook Political Report. He discusses today's political and legislative environments in a balanced, non-partisan way and is a hugely popular speaker known for an encyclopedic knowledge and quick wit. He was called “the man who knows more about politics than anyone else” by Washingtonian and “the Picasso of election analysis” by the The Wall Street Journal.
• David Wasserman is the US House Editor of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. He is an election analyst trusted by Republicans and Democrats as accurate and impartial and his expert political commentary regularly appears on major TV outlets and in top publications. He delivers lively and entertaining presentations tailored to each audience, and uses analogies that are as smart as they are memorable.
• Nathan Gonzales is the editor and publisher of Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzalez and a non-partisan political analyst on CNN. In addition to CNN, he can regularly be seen on other top media outlets, including NBC Nightly News, Meet The Press, and Fox News, discussing the latest in politics. A 13-year-veteran of The Rothenberg Political Report who took over the company in 2015, Nathan shares a detailed, highly-nuanced analysis of the current condition of electoral politics. 
• Larry Sabato is an election analyst and author, professor of politics at University of Virginia and the founder and head of the U.Va. Center for Politics. He is the mastermind behind “Sabato’s Crystal Ball,” one of the most accurate election forecast sites on the web and a best-selling author who appears multiple times a week on national and international TV. 
• Frank Luntz is a pollster and communications expert who uncovers what drives American voting decisions and author of three New York Times bestsellers. Frank was featured on 60 Minutes and Good Morning America and was a consultant for hit TV series, The West Wing.

Non-Partisan Political Pundits & Journalists

Want to talk politics with some of the top political analysts in today’s media? With their unbiased viewpoints and one-of-a-kind experiences—from interviewing former President Barack Obama to serving as a correspondent to major news networks—these well-known political journalists and non-partisan pundits talk policies, elections, and much more with your audience.

• Chuck Todd is the moderator of Meet the Press from 2014-2023 and MTP Daily, the political director at NBC News, former NBC Chief White House Correspondent and the host of MSNBC's The Daily Rundown. He is a tireless and ubiquitous reporter dubbed the “Most Powerful Journalist in Washington” by GQ and gives entertaining and informative presentation breaks down pressing political issues and pulls back the curtain on Washington.
• Chris Stirewalt is the co-host of popular political podcast, I’ll Tell You What, and author of the new book, Every Man a King: A Short, Colorful History of American Populists. His podcast, I’ll Tell You What, was so successful that it was spun off into a television show of the same name leading up to the 2016 US Presidential election, an industry first. One of the liveliest commentators covering politics today, Chris brings a historical understanding of where the US has been in order to understand the significant disruptions in presidential politics today. 
• Jonathan Martin is a Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist at POLITICO. He is a widely respected political journalist whose column at POLITICO is a must-read for those seeking an inside scoop from inside the capital all the way to the campaign trail. His expert level understanding of politics at all levels makes him one of the most trusted and sought after reporters today.
• Daniel Lippman is a White House and Washington POLITICO reporter with an expert understanding of the inner workings of Washington D.C.'s political landscape. His nonpartisan analysis and deep rooted network of power players in Washington makes him uniquely skilled in getting the inside scoop on big issues. 
• Roben Farzad is a journalist and broadcaster with creative and accessible analysis. He is the host of Public Radio's "Full Disclosure" where he explores the dynamics shaping politics and business today and in the future. With over two decades under his belt, Farzad has established himself as a trusted and influential voice in business, politics, and tech alike. 
• Jake Tapper is an award winning journalist and the anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent at CNN. He is fair and balanced and his insights make you think-and keep you entertained. Jake is an Emmy-Award winner who formerly contributed to Good Morning America and Nightline and also moderated the Republican primary debate that became the most-watched program in CNN history. 
• John Harwood is a White House Correspondent for CNN and award-winning journalist who’s provided political analysis for CNN, CNBC, The New York Times, NBC, MSNBC, NPR, and PBS. He has covered each of the last ten presidential elections and moderated two presidential debates and was Emmy-nominated for live CNBC town hall with President Barack Obama. John has his finger on the pulse of the latest in the White House and on Capitol Hill, offering an insightful and nonpartisan look at today’s political landscape
• Jonathan Capehart is a member of The Washington Post editorial board, an MSNBC contributor, and host of the "Cape Up" podcast. He is an expert moderator who seamlessly directs conversations with high-level personalities and discusses the news of the day, domestic and global cultural shifts, and the issues that will define the months and years to come. 
• Margaret Brennan is the moderator of CBS News' Face the Nation and the network's Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent. She is the second-ever female host of the flagship, 63-year-old Sunday show and has two decades experience covering politics, international affairs, global markets, and the White House for CBS, CNBC, and Bloomberg. Margaret delivers a fact-based, balanced look at the news driving Washington paired with global stories and insights that light up emerging global trends and goes in depth on pressing issues with the biggest names in politics and media each week on Face the Nation.
• Norah O'Donnell is the co-host of CBS This Morning and the former NBC Chief Washington Correspondent and news anchor for Weekend TODAY. Norah has reported from every continent except Antarctica and has interviewed President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the Dalai Lama, and more. She offers an in-depth look at the day’s big issues and the personalities driving Washington
• Mike Allen is the co-founder and executive editor of Axios, the former chief White House correspondent for POLITICO, and the author of the book, Playbook. He was also a former Washington Post reporter and was called “the man the White House wakes up to” by The New York Times. Mike is non-partisan and gives an incredibly behind-the-scenes analysis of what’s going on in Washington.
• Jim VandeHei is the co-founder and CEO of Axios and the co-founder and former CEO of POLITICO. He was named to Vanity Fair's "100 Most Powerful Information Age Thinkers" list for creating “the model for the new media success story” and is a ground-breaking journalist and entrepreneur who upended traditional political reporting. Jim speaks with charisma and passion about the political trends shaping DC.
• Jake Sherman is a senior writer and co-author of POLITICO's Playbook and A Hill to Die On. He is the top congressional reporter on Capitol Hill and has built a career on landing hard-to-get scoops.
• Anna Palmer is co-author of POLITICO's Playbook and The Hill to Die On. She covers the latest breaking news in Washington, from lobbyists to the White House and everything in between. She is also Editorial Director of Women Rule, a women's empowerment platform, a senior Washington correspondent for POLITICO, and an expert on K Street and lobbying.
• Tim Alberta is Chief Political Correspondent for POLITICO and author of America Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump. He is an expert on Washington, DC’s inner workings and the ideological warfare between and within the two political parties and offers key insight into President Trump’s tactics and takeover of the Republican Party.
• Ronald Brownstein is the editorial director for strategic partnerships at Atlantic Media, editorial director of National Journal, and senior political analyst for CNN. He was called “one of America’s best political journalists” by The Economist and is a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist for political reporting. Ron blends history, voter trend analysis, and insider anecdotes to explore the state of each party today and predict what’s next.
• Ron Fournier is a nationally-acclaimed political columnist and the author of New York Times Best-Seller, Applebee’s America. He is a widely-respected political insider and Senior Advisory Board member of Harvard’s Kennedy School Institute of Politics and is also an award-winning 20-year veteran of the Associated Press. Ron is an expert on political disruption and the trends at work behind the rise of populist politics and the disunity of both major parties.
• Reid Wilson is the national correspondent for The Hill and former editor-in-chief of National Journal's The Hotline. He was called “The Greatest Political Mind of Our Time” by Comedy Central and his visual and analytical presentation offers a nuanced and straight-shooting overview of the current political environment. 
• Norah O'Donnell is the anchor  and managing editor of CBS Evening News as well as the former NBC Chief Washington Correspondent and news anchor for Weekend Today. Excluding Antarctica, she has reported on every continent and is a multiple Emmy award winning journalist with over three decades of experience. She has interviewed high profile people such as Former President Barack Obama, the Dalai Lama, Malala Yousafzai, and more. 
• Kelly O’Donnell is the NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent and was the NBC News White House Correspondent during President George W. Bush’s 2nd term. She gives a compelling and hard-hitting analysis of congressional culture, electoral politics, and the Washington political scene as a whole and won an Emmy and a National Headliner Award for outstanding campaign coverage. 
• Major Garrett is CBS News’ chief White House correspondent and a columnist-at-large for National Journal. He covered Congress for 2 major magazines and served as White House correspondent for 3 TV networks. Major was called “one of the smartest people in the briefing room” by Robert Gibbs and his insider stories and valuable insights into the inner-workings of our political system. 
• Amy Holmes is an acclaimed political commentator, host of the new PBS weekly show, In Principle and former news anchor of MSNBC's Way Too Early show. She has razor-sharp wit, no-nonsense insight, and keen attention to the otherwise-unnoticed details and also offers a humorous, edgy, and intellectually stimulating overview of the political landscape. 
• Bob Schieffer is the former moderator of Face the Nation and the former CBS News chief Washington correspondent. He is a legendary report with six decades of experience and the winner of eight Emmy Awards-including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Bob offers an insightful look at today’s political climate told through insider stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. 
• Carl Cannon is the Washington bureau chief of RealClearPolitics, executive editor of RealClear Media Group and former reporter with Reader’s Digest, National Journal, and the Baltimore Sun. He received the two most prestigious awards for White House coverage and his work breaks down White House and Capitol Hill current events—plus election forecasting and detailed statistical analysis.
• April Ryan is a White House correspondent for TheGrio and an MSNBC political analyst. She is the longest-serving African American female White House correspondent in history and her trailblazing efforts led her to be recognized as "Journalist of the Year" and a "Freedom of the Press" award winner. Her unique identity and extensive experience brings often-overlooked and underrepresented groups the the forefront of the news. 
• A.B. Stoddard is the associate editor and columnist for RealClearPolitics as well as the former associate editor and columnist for The Hill. She regularly appears on Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, and CNN and covers the biggest news stories, Congress and the White House, budget battles, and electoral prospects for the two parties.

Partisan Pundits & Political Journalists

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• Ana Navarro is a Republican strategist and political commentator to CNN, CNN en Español, ABC News, and Telemundo. She has advised Governor Jeb Bush and Senator John McCain and is regular contributor to top media programs including The View. Ana analyzes the political environment with a no-holds-barred candor and larger-than-life personality. 
• Bakari Sellers is a widely-respected political analyst on CNN and the former US Representative from South Carolina who offers passionate political and social commentary and analysis informed by first-hand experience. Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation.
• Nicolle Wallace is the anchor of Deadline: White House, chief political analyst for MSNBC and NBC News, former co-host on ABC's The View, and a former White House director of communications under President George W. Bush. She is also a New York Times best-selling author and offers a witty insider’s view of the political news of the day. 
• Donna Brazile is a renowned political strategist and advisor, the former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and a best-selling author. She has worked on every Presidential campaign since 1976 and was named one of the "100 Most Powerful Women” by Washingtonian magazine. Donna also appeared in the Netflix series House of Cards. 
• Gianno Caldwell is the principal and founder of Caldwell Strategic Consulting, a bi-partisan firm headquartered in Washington, DC, which focuses on healthcare, financial services, energy, and local government issues. Gianno has held a role on behalf of a member of Congress as well as roles at the federal, state, and local level reflecting over six years of legislative experience and culminating in the recognition of his ability to effectively create legislative strategies and build bipartisan coalitions.
• Terry McAuliffe is former Virginia Governor of Virginia and former Chairman of the DNC. Terry served as Governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018 and led the Commonwealth through historic times. He boasts an impressive track record of political success including a transformative platform as Governor and draws on three decades experience to break down the news of the day with his trademark charisma and optimism.
• Tim Pawlenty is a former, two-term Governor of Minnesota, known for balancing Minnesota's budget while cutting spending, reforming healthcare, and improving schools. He is also a former Republican Presidential Candidate and CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable. Tim was the co-chair of Mitt Romney's 2012 Presidential campaign and to date, discusses the intersection of politics and finance and provides thoughtful suggestions to the day’s pressing problems
• Mo Elleithee is the former communications director of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the founding executive director of Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public Service. He served as press secretary on Hilary Clinton's 2008 campaign and is a veteran of four presidential campaigns. 
• Matt Lewis is the senior columnist for the Daily Beast, author of the book, Too Dumb to Fail, and was recently named one of the "50 Best Conservative Columnists” for three consecutive years. He brings funny, off-the-cuff style to the current political landscape and honestly evaluates the future of the Republican Party.
• Josh Earnest is a former White House press secretary under President Barack Obama and well-known political commentator. He is an in-demand political commentator who was voted "best press secretary to work with" by White House Correspondents surveyed by POLITICO. He is a witty and charismatic speaker whose insights on today’s top issues are informed by a near decade spent in the White House.
• Peter Beinart is a political commentator for CNN, the associate professor of political science at City University of New York, and a contributor to The Atlantic and National Journal. He is a Rhodes Scholar and award-winning author and his latest book was praised by President Bill Clinton as "deeply important". He offers a comprehensive overview-plus entertaining and balanced scrutiny-of the political landscape. 
• Stephanie Cutter is a political strategist, former deputy senior advisor to President Obama, and a CNN political commentator. She has been called “One of the most prominent voices in the Democratic party” by POLITICO and provides audiences with unique insights and analyses into competing strategies and potential outcomes on the issues of the day.

Policy Experts & Economists

Female Political Analysts

Planning an event that highlights politics and women? Our top political analysts include some of the best female political voices in the industry. These women are well-known for their political savviness, as demonstrated by their award-winning work, which includes their roles as hosts, anchors, and contributors at major news networks and as top leaders in the White House.

• Sarah Isgur is a popular media personality for ABC News and The Dispatch. A political insider, influencer, GWU professor, and legal expert, Isgur also previously served as the spokesperson for the DOJ and a campaign official for Mitt Romney and Carly Fiorina. Her extensive background and unique perspectives make her one of the most widely respected political commentators whose insight is often published and broadcasted by the media. 
• Heather Caygle is the managing editor of Punchbowl News who has previously served as a congressional reporter for POLITICO and Bloomberg. Her unbiased, straight-from-the-source analysis offers audiences a look at what's going on inside Congress and the White House. Her work at Punchbowl News has made the outlet one of the most well-respected and credible sources for all things politics. 
• Amy Holmes is an acclaimed political commentator, host of the new PBS weekly show, In Principle, and former news anchor of MSNBC's Way Too Early show. She has razor-sharp wit, no-nonsense insight, and keen attention to the otherwise-unnoticed details and also offers a humorous, edgy, and intellectually stimulating overview of the political landscape. 
• Amy Walter is the publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Host of WNYC’s "The Takeaway Fridays". She is a popular TV panelist that appears on Meet the Press, Face the Nation, and PBS NewsHour and was named one of the “Top 50 Journalists” by Washingtonian magazine. She also has expert insights on the electoral process, congressional culture, and the DC political scene.
• Ana Navarro is a Republican strategist and political commentator to CNN, CNN en Español, ABC News, and Telemundo. She has advised Governor Jeb Bush and Senator John McCain and is a regular contributor to top media programs including The View. Ana analyzes the political environment with a no-holds-barred candor and larger-than-life personality.
• Candy Crowley is an award-winning journalist and the former chief political correspondent for CNN. In 2012, Candy became the 1st woman in two decades to moderate a presidential debate and she offers a nonpartisan, insider's look at the issues and newsmakers driving Washington. Candy is an Emmy Award winner who has interviewed Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush, Dick Cheney, and more.
• Donna Brazile is a renowned political strategist and advisor, the former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and a best-selling author. She has worked on every Presidential campaign since 1976 and was named one of the "100 Most Powerful Women” by Washingtonian magazine. Donna also appeared in the Netflix series House of Cards. 
• Jessica Taylor is a Senate & Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and provides analyses of presidential, U.S. Senate, House and gubernatorial races, which has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and numerous other publications. Jessica spent five years as a political reporter for NPR, covering elections and breaking news, and has reported on politics for several prestigious outlets over the past decade — including the NBC News Political Unit, National Journal, Politico and The Hill. She has had media appearances on MSNBC, Fox News, C-SPAN and CNN.
• Katty Kay is the lead anchor of BBC World News America and the author of best-selling book, Womenomics. She reports on economic and political news across the U.S. and serves as a frequent guest on both NBC’s Meet the Press and MSNBC’s Morning Joe. Katty is a 25 year veteran of BBC as has reported across the globe from Zimbabwe to Tokyo. 
• Kelly O’Donnell is the NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent and was the NBC News White House Correspondent during President George W. Bush’s 2nd term. She gives a compelling and hard-hitting analysis of congressional culture, electoral politics, and the Washington political scene as a whole and won an Emmy and a National Headliner Award for outstanding campaign coverage.
• Nicolle Wallace is the anchor of Deadline: White House, chief political analyst for MSNBC and NBC News, former co-host on ABC's The View, and a former White House director of communications under President George W. Bush. She is also a New York Times best-selling author and offers a witty insider’s view of the political news of the day. 
• Norah O'Donnell is the co-host of CBS This Morning and the former NBC Chief Washington Correspondent and news anchor for Weekend TODAY. Norah has reported from every continent except Antarctica and has interviewed President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the Dalai Lama, and more. She offers an in-depth look at the day’s big issues and the personalities driving Washington.
• Stephanie Cutter is a political strategist, former deputy senior advisor to President Obama, and a CNN political commentator. She has been called “One of the most prominent voices in the Democratic party” by POLITICO and provides audiences with unique insights and analyses into competing strategies and potential outcomes on the issues of the day.
• Victoria DeFrancesco Soto is an analyst, academic, and social scientist with expertise in campaigns and elections, immigration, Latinos, women, racial and ethnic minority politics, and political psychology. 

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