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Wasserman Sees Democratic Gains in Midterms

Published October 25, 2026

Cook Political Report Senior Editor David Wasserman believes Democrats can take control of the House and have a better-than-even chance of winning the Senate in the November midterm elections. Speaking on Ag Bull Media’s podcast, Wasserman said current polling in…

Farm Economic Frustration Spill Into Political Arena

Published September 29, 2026

Cook Political Report Senior Editor and Elections Analyst David Wasserman says economic pressures are contributing to a more unsettled political environment. “This might be the most restless mood we’ve seen Rural America in politically since 1986 when family farm foreclosure…

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Wasserman Sees Opportunity and Risk for Democrats

Published January 27, 2026

Cook Political Report Senior Editor and Elections Analyst David Wasserman says the 2025 political landscape has been defined by rapid shifts in voter sentiment, with potential downstream impacts on both parties heading into the midterm cycle. “We’re witnessing a sea…

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A Flip in Majority

Published February 6, 2024

In his address to the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting, Cook Political Report Election Analyst David Wasserman said the Democrats have a one-in-three chance of flipping the majority of the House. “We have so many open seats with 23…

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The Political World is Watching Minnesota’s 7th District

Published October 22, 2020

This race is between House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and Republican challenger Michelle Fischbach. "It is probably the highest stakes race for ag on the House landscape and probably anywhere on the congressional landscape," said David Wasserman, who is…

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Wasserman Weighs in on MN Congressional Race

Published February 10, 2020

According to Cook Political Report analyst David Wasserman, Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson is one of the most vulnerable members of the House. "There isn't a single member of Congress other than Collin Peterson who comes from a district where voters…

Elections, Farm Bill and Trade Focus at Sugar Symposium

Published August 7, 2018

The American Sugar Growers Association Vice-President and Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren is attending the International Sweetener Symposium this week. On Monday, attendees got an update on upcoming elections from the Cook Political Report's David Wasserman. "The ones we were kind…

Farm Bill Discussion “A Familiar Dance”

Published April 20, 2018

A new farm bill will face many hurdles and an extension remains a possibility. If the legislation goes into 2019, Cook Political Report House Editor David Wasserman says politics could be the reason. “There will be differences between the House…

Articles tagged under: David Wasserman

Wasserman Sees Democratic Gains in Midterms

Farm Economic Frustration Spill Into Political Arena

Wasserman Sees Opportunity and Risk for Democrats

A Flip in Majority

The Political World is Watching Minnesota’s 7th District

Wasserman Weighs in on MN Congressional Race

Elections, Farm Bill and Trade Focus at Sugar Symposium

Farm Bill Discussion “A Familiar Dance”

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