Keynote Speaker


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Dave Wasserman
Senior Editor & Election Analyst
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter
NBC Contributor

Dave Wasserman is Senior Editor & Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report where he is primarily responsible for handicapping and analyzing U.S. House races but whose exceptional talent for predicting elections also extends to the Senate and White House.  Previously, Mr. Wasserman served for three years as House Editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a widely respected political analysis newsletter and website. He is frequently featured on national news broadcasts providing political commentary before, during, and after key federal elections.



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