David Wasserman

Cook Political Report

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House Editor of the Cook Political Report and author of Better Know a District, its 2012 redistricting outlook

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Which poll numbers should you pay attention to ahead of the presidential primary season? Plus, are there any viable third-party candidates for 2024’s election?

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Donald Trump faces a narrow path to reaching the 1,237 delegates to win the Republican presidential nomination outright.

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