Stuart Rothenberg
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| Born | 1948 (age 75–76) |
| Occupation | Writer, editor, analyst |
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| Subject | Politics |
| Notable works | Inside Electionsnewsletter |
Stuart Rothenberg(born 1948) is an Americaneditor,publisher,andpolitical analyst.He is best known for hisbiweeklypoliticalnewsletterThe Rothenberg Political Report,now known asInside Elections.He was also a regular columnist atRoll Call[1]and an occasionalop-edcontributor to other publications, includingThe Wall Street Journal,The Washington Post,The New York Times,andThe Orlando Sentinel.[2]
Biography
[edit]Rothenberg lived inWaterville,Maine,while attendingColby Collegebefore relocating toConnecticutto earn hisPh.D.at theUniversity of Connecticut.[2]For a time, he settled inLewisburg, Pennsylvania,to teachpolitical scienceatBucknell University.He also taught at theCatholic University of America.
In addition to his writing, he has been frequently featured in news broadcasts and worked withCNNas a political analyst for over ten years. He has served as a political analyst forCBS NewsandVoice of America.He is also a guest contributor forPolitical Wire.
Rothenberg is known for his prediction in early 2009 that the GOP's chances of winning back the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 were "zero".[3]Rothenberg later would change his prediction as the economy worsened and polls reflected increasing support for Republicans through theTea Party protests.The Rothenberg Political Report projected Republicans would gain 55–65 seats in the House of Representatives[4](they gained 63) and 6–8 seats in the Senate[5](they gained 6).
In the weeks before the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President, Rothenberg wrote an opinion piece forThe Washington Postheadlined "Trump's path to an electoral college victory isn't narrow. It’s nonexistent". Rothenberg stated, "Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, once part of the Trump scenario, have never been 'in play'". Trump would go on to win all three of the battleground states.[6]
In 2015, theRothenberg Political Reportchanged its name toThe Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report,with long-time collaboratorNathan Gonzalestaking over as editor and publisher.[7]In 2017, the publication was renamed toInside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.Despite the name change, Rothenberg continued to work withInside Electionsas a senior editor.[8]
Rothenberg is married and the father of two children. He is currently a resident ofPotomac,Maryland.
References
[edit]- ^Gold, Hadas (May 23, 2016)."Rothenberg leaves Roll Call, citing disagreement with paper's direction".POLITICO.RetrievedJanuary 25,2021.
- ^abWeiss, Cindy (March 31, 2011)."Rothenberg Sees Sharp Divides Ahead".UConn Today.RetrievedJune 12,2014.
- ^Rothenberg, Stuart."April Madness: Can GOP win Back the House in 2010?"The Rothenberg Political Report,April 27, 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ^"House Ratings".Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales. November 1, 2010.
- ^"Senate Ratings".Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales. November 1, 2010.
- ^Rothenberg, Stuart."Trump's path to an electoral college victory isn't narrow. It's nonexistent".RetrievedJanuary 25,2021– via washingtonpost.
- ^Nathan L. Gonzales (January 12, 2015)."What Happened to The Rothenberg Political Report?".Roll Call.
- ^Gonzales, Nathan (January 13, 2017)."A New Chapter: From Rothenberg to Inside Elections".Inside Elections.RetrievedNovember 19,2017.
External links
[edit]- The Rothenberg Political Report
- Biography
- Stuart Rothenberg | Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau
- AppearancesonC-SPAN
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