Political analyst Charles Cook to speak September 15

Charles Cook, one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and a frequent guest on major network news shows, will look ahead to the 2004 elections during a presentation at 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15 in Whitley Auditorium on the Elon University campus.

Cook is editor and publisher of The Cook Political Report and is an analyst for the National Journal Group, where he writes weekly for National Journal magazine and CongressDailyAM. He is an analyst for CNN’s “Inside Politics” and has appeared on major network shows, including NBC’s “Meet the Press,” ABC’s “This Week” and “Nightline,” and “CBS Evening News.” He has also served as an election night analyst for CBS and NBC. He speaks to dozens of national and regional associations, entertaining audiences with his memorable stories, quick wit and insights into the American political landscape.

Sponsored by the Elon Institute for Politics and Public Affairs and the political science department, the event is free and open to the public.

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