Political Speakers Under $25K
Looking for a budget-friendly political keynote speaker? Here is a list of non-partisan political analysts who consistently get rave reviews from audiences across the country and are more affordable for events and meetings located in or around the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. Leading Authorities' political speakers are some of the smartest minds in Washington, DC, and are the right combination of insightful and entertaining. They have access to the top news makers of the White House and Capitol Hill, and their presentations are full of insider information from both sides of the political aisle.
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Jonathan Capehart
Jonathan Capehart is a journalist and television personality who has worked as a policy advisor to Michael Bloomberg’s campaign, a national affairs columnist, and was a member of the Daily News editorial board which won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing. He is currently associate editor for The Washington Post, host of the podcast "Capehart," and is an MSNBC contributor and anchor for "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart."
David Wasserman
Senior Editor & Elections Analyst, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter
Fees
- Local: £10,001 - £20,000*
- US East: £20,001 - £35,000*
- US West: £20,001 - £35,000*
- Europe: £20,001 - £35,000*
- Asia: £35,001 - £55,000*
David Wasserman
David Wasserman is the Senior Editor & Elections Analyst for the nonpartisan newsletter, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, and a contributor to NBC News. A prominent election analyst respected and trusted by Republicans and Democrats as accurate and impartial, David's expert commentary regularly appears on TV outlets and in major publications. Called “whip smart” and “scrupulously nonpartisan” by The Los Angeles Times, he analyzes the current political environment, looking at both national and local politics, what the future holds for both political parties, the three critical trends that affect voting, and the 12 clusters of voters that affect voting. Incorporating up-to-date examples from the past week of news and fascinating political facts, Wasserman’s presentations are lively, entertaining, and interesting, and he uses relevant analogies that are as smart as they are memorable.
A.B. Stoddard
A.B. Stoddard is a columnist for the political news and opinion publication The Bulwark, and a contributor and guest host for SiriusXM’s POTUS channel. Prior to The Bulwark, she was associate editor and columnist for the political news site and polling data aggregator RealClearPolitics, as well as associate editor and columnist for The Hill newspaper. Her column with The Hill won first place Dateline Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. She has published articles in the Boston Globe, Congressional Quarterly, and The Federal Paper and is known for her commentary on the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Stoddard also regularly appears on Fox's Special Report with Bret Baier and CNN's New Day as well as other shows on Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, CNN, and MSNBC. She addresses politics and elections.
Nathan Gonzales
Editor & Publisher of Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales and Election Analyst for CQ Roll Call
Fees
- 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*
Nathan Gonzales
Nathan Gonzales is editor and publisher of Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales and an election analyst for CQ Roll Call. He was an editor, analyst, and writer for The Rothenberg Political Report for more than 13 years before taking over the company in 2015. On Election Night 2016, Nathan was an on-air analyst for Newshour on PBS after working as an off-air consultant for ABC News on their Election Night Decision Desk for 14 years. Previously, he worked for CNN as a political analyst and as associate producer for Capital Gang. He has been quoted in major newspapers across the country and has appeared on myriad news shows as a political analyst. Gonzales offers audiences some of the most detailed electoral forecasting in the business.
John Harris
John Harris is the founding editor of POLITICO, the must-read newspaper and most-trafficked website for DC power-players. Before that, Harris spent 21 years at The Washington Post, covering local, state, and national politics. He authored two books – the best-selling The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House and The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008. He is a regular guest on myriad news shows and was also listed as one of Telegraph’s and GQ’s most influential people in Washington DC. Harris addresses politics, politicians, the press, and their impact on Americans
Charlie Cook
Election Handicapper
Fees
- 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 widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and political trends. In 1984, at the age of 30, he started The Cook Political Report, an independent, nonpartisan newsletter that The New York Times once referred to as “being regarded as authoritative by both parties,” while legendary CBS Evening News anchor Bob Schieffer has called it “the bible of the political community.” In addition to lecturing, Charlie continues to write his weekly column for National Journal, while also serving as a political analyst for the publication. He is also a co-author of the 2020, 2022, and 2024 editions of The Almanac of American Politics. Al Hunt, in the Wall Street Journal, referred to Cook as “the Picasso of election analysis.” The late David Broder of The Washington Post, long considered "the Dean of the Washington political press corps," once wrote that Charlie Cook is “perhaps the best nonpartisan tracker of Congressional races.”
Iain Duncan Smith
Former Leader of the Conservative Party and Former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Fees
- Local: Under £10,000*
- US East: £10,001 - £20,000*
- US West: £10,001 - £20,000*
- Europe: Under £10,000*
- Asia: Please Inquire
Iain Duncan Smith
Iain Duncan Smith MP is the Chairman of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (DWP). He was elected Member of Parliament for Chingford in 1992, and re-elected in 1997 as Member of Parliament for the re-drawn constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green.
Joseph Kennedy III
U.S. Congressman of Massachusetts 2013-2021, U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland
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Joseph Kennedy III
Congressman Joseph Kennedy III has dedicated his career to social and economic justice, fighting for the basic needs of every American family and a political system that is inclusive, representative, and fair. The U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 4th congressional district from 2013-2021, he ran for office to tackle the systemic inequities – from health care and housing to climate and education – that have left countless American families locked out and left behind. Kennedy’s presentations address the latest in politics and what’s next for the political landscape. Well-versed on the most pressing issues of the day, he provides an insider’s look at current events and takes a thoughtful approach on how they may impact the country’s future. With a constant focus on the most vulnerable among us, Kennedy brings a uniquely empathetic voice to our nation’s most vexing challenges.
Philippe Legrain
Philippe Legrain is a critically acclaimed thinker and communicator with high-level policy experience. He is a senior visiting fellow at the London School of Economics’ European Institute, the founder of Open Political Economy Network (OPEN), an international think-tank, and a columnist for Project Syndicate, Foreign Policy and other international media outlets.
Previously, he was economic adviser and the head of the team providing strategic policy advice to European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, special adviser to World Trade Organisation Director-General Mike Moore and trade and economist correspondent for The Economist.
His four best-selling books include European Spring: Why Our Economies and Politics are in a Mess – and How to Put Them Right, which was among the Financial Times’ Best Books of 2014.
Ana Navarro
Political 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 and 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, 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.
Amy Walter
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter
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Amy Walter
Amy Walter is the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, where she provides analysis of the issues, trends, and events that shape the political environment. A contributor to the PBS NewsHour, she provides weekly political analysis for the popular “Politics Monday” segment. She is also a regular Sunday panelist on NBC’s Meet the Press and CNN’s Inside Politics, and appears frequently on Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News Channel. From 2017 until early 2021, Walter was the host of the weekly nationally syndicated program “Politics with Amy Walter” on The Takeaway from WNYC and PRX. She is the former political director at ABC News and known as one of the best political journalists in Washington. For more than 20 years, she has built a reputation as an accurate, objective, and insightful analyst with unparalleled access to campaign insiders and decision-makers. Her analysis has earned her numerous accolades, including the Washington Post’s Crystal Ball Award and being named one of the top 50 journalists by Washingtonian. Walter addresses the electoral process, congressional culture, and the Washington political scene.
Victoria DeFrancesco Soto
Political Analyst, Social Scientist, and Academic Leader
Fees
- 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
Passionate about making social science relatable to real-time political events, 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. A contributor to MSNBC and Telemundo, she is currently Dean of the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas – working with university leadership to cultivate and expand diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has previously provided on-air analysis for CNN, Fox, PBS, Univision, NPR and has appeared on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher. Applying high-quality social science research to on-the-ground political realities, she provides a unique, outside-the-Beltway view to today’s real-world issues. Using her nuanced understanding of key electorates – including women, Latino, and youth demographics – she thoughtfully unpacks the factors shaping the political landscape and expertly analyzes the state of the nation’s politics & elections.
Galen Druke
Podcast Host & Reporter, FiveThirtyEight Politics/ABC News
Fees
- Local: £10,001 - £20,000*
- US East: £10,001 - £20,000*
- US West: £20,001 - £35,000*
- Europe: Please Inquire
- Asia: Please Inquire
Galen Druke
Viewed as one of the media’s true needle movers, Galen Druke has become synonymous with insightful political analysis and astute commentary that offers a refreshingly honest and clear-eyed look at the current political climate and everything that’s influencing the future of American democracy. He is the host and producer of the “FiveThirtyEight Politics” podcast, which aims to explain politics through an engaging blend of statistics and traditional reporting. In his conversations with politicians, lawmakers, and the American people, Druke draws out straight-from-the source insights, diverse viewpoints, and powerful stories that illustrate how we arrived at where we are today, and where we’re headed.
Larry Sabato
Election Analyst & Author
Fees
- Local: £10,001 - £20,000*
- US East: £20,001 - £35,000*
- US West: £20,001 - £35,000*
- Europe: £20,001 - £35,000*
- Asia: £55,001 - £75,000*
Larry Sabato
Dr. Larry Sabato is an election analyst, the author of 24 books, a professor, and the founder and head of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, where his ‘Crystal Ball’ electoral analysis expertly navigates the shifting sands of politics. A former Rhodes Scholar and Danforth Fellow, Sabato has received every major teaching award at UVA and has appeared on myriad news channels. Named the most accurate prognosticator by FOX News, MSNBC, CNBC, and Pew’s Project for Excellence in Journalism, Sabato addresses politics, the constitution, PACs, and election forecasting.
Keynote Speakers From a Variety of Backgrounds
Our keynote speakers under $25,000 bring distinct experiences to the stage to provide your audiences with engaging anecdotes and lessons from their careers, which include:
- Journalists
- Analysts
- Strategists
- Political Leaders
- Former Government Officials
With our convenient list of budget-friendly political speakers, you can focus less on the cost to book politicians and other professionals and instead focus on their topics and wealth of experience.
Since stepping onto the stage, our insightful political speakers have offered immense value to attendees and event planners. From campaign managers to national correspondents specializing in presidential elections, our professional speakers each have a unique area of expertise to offer a group. Whether you're looking for a presentation with a bit of humor or a more intensive, thorough breakdown of a specific president's political agenda, Leading Authorities has the perfect individual for your event.
The best part? You don't have to break the bank to give your guests the entertainment and education they expect and deserve from your upcoming event.
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When you work with Leading Authorities to find a presenter, you can throw a memorable event without ripping apart your budget for political speaker fees. At our speakers' bureau, our speaking fees for politicians and other experts in the arena respect your price point, plus we provide a consultative experience that's personalized to make sure your political speakers are the best fit for your event and audience.