Editors Roundtable

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Amy Walter, David Wasserman, Jessica Taylor, Erin Covey & Matthew Klein trade behind-the-scenes insights on The Editors Roundtable, brought to you by The Cook Political Report. It’s a deep dive into the right analysis for getting it right in 20 minutes or less.

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  1. We Are in the Pain Cave of Politics

    4D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    We Are in the Pain Cave of Politics

    Carrie, Amy and Matthew join the Roundtable this week. First, Amy takes a look at Trump's sagging approval ratings among white working-class voters and what that could mean for the midterms. Then, Matthew gives a primer on this year’s races for secretary of state and other election offices that will wield significant influence over how the 2028 and 2030 cycles are administered. And finally, the team discusses which winter Olympic sport they would want to compete in and who would like to experience what it means to be "in the pain cave." **Read Amy's story "Is Trump Losing His Grip on the White Working Class?" here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/trump-losing-his-grip-white-working-class** **Read Matthew's story "A Primer on the 2026 Elections to Run American Democracy" here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/primer-2026-elections-run-american-democracy** **Check out our new Find A Race tool here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/races** Learn more: www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe

    26 min
  2. Understanding NJ-11’s Special Election Results (Which Are Still Too Close To Call). And Redistricting Updates in VA and MO.

    FEB 9 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Understanding NJ-11’s Special Election Results (Which Are Still Too Close To Call). And Redistricting Updates in VA and MO.

    Amy, Erin and Matthew join the roundtable this week to breakdown two big stories. The first is the special election in New Jersey's 11th district, which took place last Thursday evening - and we still do not have a winner. It's the Democratic special election that had a little bit of everything: establishment candidates, the machine backed candidate, a Bernie Sanders candidate, AIPAC special interest money. The team breaks down the different dynamics that went into this race. Then we turn to the latest developments in redistricting, including a brand new map Democrats released in Virginia and an update on why Missouri’s redrawn congressional map remains in limbo. Read Erin Covey's story on New Jersey's special election: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/new-jersey-house/special-election-primary-nj-11-remains-too-close-call Read Matthew Klein's story on Missouri redistricting: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/missouris-gop-gerrymander-still-tangled-court **Check out our Redistricting Tracker here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/2025-2026-redistricting-tracker-how-many-seats-could-flip-0** **Check out our new Find A Race tool here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/races** Learn more: www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe

    33 min
  3. It's a Big Year for Gov Races. Here's What You Need to Know in CA, AZ and MN.

    FEB 1 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    It's a Big Year for Gov Races. Here's What You Need to Know in CA, AZ and MN.

    Carrie, Jess and Matthew join the Roundtable to talk races for governor. It’s a big year - there are 18 open races and that number could go as high as 20. Plus, the stakes are high. Democrats could actually win a majority of them for the first time in two decades. The team checks in the latest developments in California, Arizona and Minnesota. Read Jessica's latest on California here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/governors/california-governor/filing-deadline-nears-california-gubernatorial-race-remains Read Matthew's latest on Arizona here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/governors/arizona-governor/arizona-governor-threes-crowd **Check out our new Find A Race tool here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/races** Learn more: www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe

    24 min
  4. Is the Administration Backing Down on ICE Politics?

    JAN 26 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Is the Administration Backing Down on ICE Politics?

    On the Roundtable this week, Amy is joined by the entire CPR editorial team to make sense of Minnesota. Last Saturday’s shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by ICE agents has taken on a significant role, not just in our politics, but as a broader cultural moment. It’s a big news story and it seems to be growing only larger - so we wanted to get together to talk about what this means and where we see it going from here. It’s also a fast moving story: we’re going to give you a sense of what we’re thinking right now, knowing news could change soon. We recorded conversation the afternoon of Monday, January 26th. *Check out our new Find A Race tool here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/races** Learn more: www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe

    27 min
  5. We Moved 18 House Races Towards Democrats. Here's Why.

    JAN 20 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    We Moved 18 House Races Towards Democrats. Here's Why.

    Dave Wasserman, Erin Covey and Matthew Klein join the Roundtable this week for a House nerd-fest. Maybe you already saw it, but we just released a big story outlining 18 changes in our ratings, all moving in the direction of Democrats. Dave, Erin and Matthew get together to discuss those changes, why we made them, and what races we’ll be watching most closely as we inch towards November. Read Erin Covey's analysis, Eighteen House Ratings Shift Toward Democrats: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/house-overview/eighteen-house-ratings-shift-toward-democrats *Check out our new Find A Race tool here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/races** **Turn to CPR for all your redistricting news and analysis** Don't miss all the resources at CPR to help you follow along with redistricting: Our interactive 2025-2026 Mid-Decade Redistricting Map (in front of the paywall!): https://www.cookpolitical.com/redistricting/2025-26-mid-decade-map CPR Redistricting Tracker: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/2025-2026-redistricting-tracker-how-many-seats-could-flip-0 CPR Redistricting Hub: https://www.cookpolitical.com/redistricting Learn more: www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe

    29 min
  6. Peltola's Run in Alaska Changes the Map for Senate Dems

    JAN 12 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Peltola's Run in Alaska Changes the Map for Senate Dems

    On CPR's first Roundtable of 2026, Amy and Jessica discuss the big news out of Alaska - former Democratic Congresswoman Mary Peltola has announced a challenge to Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. This move puts another Republican held Senate seat in play in 2026 for Democrats, so Amy and Jessica dive in to take a close look at the 2026 Senate map and discuss where things stand for Democrats now that Peltola is in the race. **Check out our new Find A Race tool here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/races** **Turn to CPR for all your redistricting news and analysis** Don't miss all the resources at CPR to help you follow along with redistricting: Our interactive 2025-2026 Mid-Decade Redistricting Map (in front of the paywall!): https://www.cookpolitical.com/redistricting/2025-26-mid-decade-map CPR Redistricting Tracker: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/2025-2026-redistricting-tracker-how-many-seats-could-flip-0 CPR Redistricting Hub: https://www.cookpolitical.com/redistricting Learn more: www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe

    24 min
  7. Redistricting Roundup: What Indiana's Drama Means for 2026

    12/15/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Redistricting Roundup: What Indiana's Drama Means for 2026

    Amy, Erin and Matthew close out 2025 with a conversation on the surprise topic of the year: the mid-cycle redistricting wars. Erin gives an update on Indiana, and explain what it means for the redistricting picture nationally; Matthew fills us in on the latest twists and turns from Missouri and the challenges to the new map. Then they preview which states could jump into redistricting in 2026 and project how Republicans might fare in Texas under their new map. **Turn to CPR for all your redistricting news and analysis** Don't miss all the resources at CPR to help you follow along with redistricting: Our interactive 2025-2026 Mid-Decade Redistricting Map (in front of the paywall!): https://www.cookpolitical.com/redistricting/2025-26-mid-decade-map CPR Redistricting Tracker: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/2025-2026-redistricting-tracker-how-many-seats-could-flip-0 CPR Redistricting Hub: https://www.cookpolitical.com/redistricting Learn more: www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe

    24 min
  8. Listen To Our Pod, Get Smart Before That One Uncle Wants to Talk Politics On Turkey Day

    11/22/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Listen To Our Pod, Get Smart Before That One Uncle Wants to Talk Politics On Turkey Day

    This week on Editors Roundtable, Carrie asks Amy, Erin and Matthew one question: what's something that's not on people's radar right now, but could be surprising next year? Listen in to find out what you want to have in your back pocket for political chatter over turkey. Plus, the team brings back "what we're obsessed with" and this week, we're keeping in holiday focused. *Turn to CPR for all your redistricting news and analysis** Don't miss all the resources at CPR to help you follow along with redistricting: Our interactive 2025-2026 Mid-Decade Redistricting Map: https://www.cookpolitical.com/redistricting/2025-26-mid-decade-map CPR Redistricting Tracker: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/2025-2026-redistricting-tracker-how-many-seats-could-flip-0 CPR Redistricting Hub: https://www.cookpolitical.com/redistricting Learn more: www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe

    19 min
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Amy Walter, David Wasserman, Jessica Taylor, Erin Covey & Matthew Klein trade behind-the-scenes insights on The Editors Roundtable, brought to you by The Cook Political Report. It’s a deep dive into the right analysis for getting it right in 20 minutes or less.

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