Political Speakers
Policy and politics permeate the 24-hour news cycle. Our political speakers, both democratic speakers and republican speakers, are the smartest minds in Washington and around the world who analyze the decisions and debates from the campaign trail to the halls of Congress and the White House. Their research and experience color their insights with fascinating anecdotes and true insider information. Great political speakers are something of a specialty for Leading Authorities political speakers bureau. Browse our political speakers below!
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan served ten terms in the U.S. House of Representative and as Speaker of the House from 2015 to 2019. Known for his meteoric rise in politics and often praised for his seriousness and honesty, Ryan is a committed conservative and public servant who has spent his life advocating for real solutions that expand opportunity for Americans. Before serving as Speaker of the House, he was Chair of the House Budget Committee, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, and a U.S. Vice Presidential candidate. He is exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau and is one of the top republican speakers and one of the best political commentators.
Joseph Kennedy III
U.S. Congressman of Massachusetts 2013-2021, U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland
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Joseph Kennedy III
Jake Tapper
Award Winning Journalist; Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent, CNN
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Jake Tapper
Chuck Todd
Margaret Brennan
Moderator of CBS News’ Face The Nation & CBS News’ Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent
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Margaret Brennan
Victoria DeFrancesco Soto
Political Analyst, Social Scientist, and Academic Leader
- Local: Under $10,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Europe: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Asia: $10,001 - $20,000*
Victoria DeFrancesco Soto
Nicolle Wallace
Political Analyst, NYT Best-Seller, & Frmr. White House Dir. of Comm
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Nicolle Wallace
Ana Navarro
GOP Strategist, Political Contributor to CNN and Telemundo, and Co-Host of ABC’s The View
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Ana Navarro
Ana Navarro is a well-known Republican strategist, conservative public speaker, a political analyst for CNN, CNN en Español, Telemundo, and co-host of ABC's The View. Tampa Bay Times called her “a sought-after voice in Republican politics and an adviser for any presidential hopeful,” saying, “with confidants Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio she is poised to play a big role in the GOP response to immigration reform and Hispanic outreach.” Respected on both sides of the aisle for her straight shooting and candor, REpublican public speaker Navarro is frequently called upon for her spot-on commentary. She is in touch with the political issues people are talking about, and in presentations, she discusses the latest hot button issues in politics, giving audiences an insider’s view of the upcoming elections and a roadmap for where the country is headed.
Jonathan Capehart
Jim VandeHei & Mike Allen
Co-Founders of AXIOS and POLITICO | New Media Speaking Duo
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Jim VandeHei & Mike Allen
Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen are two of the nation’s most influential journalists. For years, they worked together building the nationally renowned digital media company POLITICO, transforming it from a newcomer on Captiol Hill to the website and accompanying newsletter that all of Washington considered a “must-read.” Now, they are co-founders of disruptive media company Axios, delivering quick, punchy news and insights on politics, business, media, and technology to a smart and highly-engaged audience. The company has already proved a disruptive force in the digital media space, specializing in high-quality news and analysis easily shared across social platforms by the country’s influential readers.
Charlie Cook
Election Handicapper
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Charlie Cook
Charlie Cook is a political analyst, commentator and speaker; the publisher of the Cook Political Report; and a columnist for the National Journal. For more than two decades he has been a trusted and accurate voice on all things political. Once deemed “the Picasso of election analysis” by the Wall Street Journal, Cook’s expertise and encyclopedic knowledge of American politics has been featured on myriad news outlets. Using poll numbers, economic indicators, and historical data, Cook discusses today’s political and legislative environments in a balanced, non-partisan way. Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities, a political speakers bureau, Charlie Cook is a top political speaker.
David Wasserman
House Editor of The Cook Political Report
- Local: Under $10,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
David Wasserman
Amy Walter
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter
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Amy Walter
Ronald Brownstein
A.B. Stoddard
When it comes to discussing the latest policies or moves by political figures, you want the best political speakers available. Our political speakers come to the stage with a vast amount of experience and an unparalleled understanding of the US government and its international relations with countries across the globe.
From award-winning journalists and political analysts to former presidential campaign managers and White House press secretaries, democratic political commentators to republican key speakers, our good political speakers for hire are ready to share their firsthand experiences with your audience as well as answer their biggest questions about campaigning, crisis management, and the current political landscape.
After an in-depth discussion with you to get an understanding of what your event needs are, we’ll create the perfect recommendation list. Not only will these political speakers meet your budget, but they’ll also match your event’s goals, theme, and more!
Ready to engage some of the best political speakers for your event? Browse the profiles of these Republican speakers, Democrat speakers, and Non-partisan speakers above and learn more about their experience, speaking topics, fees, and availability—or contact us for more information.
To get in touch with a member of our team right away of our conservative speakers bureau and liberal speakers bureau, you can also fill out the form below, email us at Contact@lauthorities.com, live chat with a member of our team online, or call us at 1-800-SPEAKER.
If you are looking for a specific speaker not listed above, we still encourage you to contact our team as we specialize in placing hard-to-find and in-demand keynote speakers from all around the world, which may not be listed on our website.