Charlie Cook

Charlie Cook

Political Analyst

Charlie Cook is Editor and Publisher of The Cook Political Report, and political analyst for National Journal, where he writes two weekly columns . He also writes a regular column for Washington Quarterly, published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and is a political analyst for NBC News. Widely regarded as one of the nation's leading authorities on U.S. elections and political trends, Cook has appeared on the ABC, CBS and NBC evening news programs, as well as on Good Morning America.

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COLUMNS
Reid Wilson: On the Trail

The New Democratic Litmus Test

February 18, 2012
Obama likely will be the last Democrat to win party's presidential nomination without backing same-sex marriage.
Gwen Ifill: Gwen's Take

Black History or American History: What’s the Difference?

February 16, 2012

I’ve often wondered what it meant that the month we set aside to take special note of African-American achievement is the one that’s usually only 28 days long.

Charlie Cook: Charlie Cook's The Cook Report

Risky Business

February 16, 2012
Don’t be fooled into thinking that today’s events will turn November’s election. A lot of time remains.
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EXPERT OPINIONS
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Transportation Experts

Infrastructure Becomes Campaign Fodder

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Latest Response by Jack Schenendorf: Putting the National Interest First

Energy Experts

Where Can Government Energy R&D Have Most Impact?

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Latest Response by Brent Erickson: Find White Space in the Whole Oil Barrel

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