AMAC Newsline · Author

Barry Casselman

National political analyst and columnist ('The Prairie Editor')

AMAC Staff Writing since 2023 Website

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Oct 9, 2026

Background

Barry Casselman is a writer for AMAC Newsline.

Credentials

Areas of expertise

American presidential and national politicsPolitical analysis and commentary

Credentials

Political analyst for WCCO-AM (CBS), KSJN-AM and KUOM-AM (NPR) radio; broadcast for Voice of America beginning in 2000
Columns and reporting published in The Weekly Standard, Politico, Roll Call, Washington Examiner, and The American Interest
Author of North Star Rising (2007) and Minnesota Souvenir (2008), plus four books of literary prose and poetry
Has lectured at Princeton University and other institutions

Education

B.A. with honors — University of Pennsylvania
M.F.A., Writers' Workshop — University of Iowa

Awards

Thomas Hagen 'Dignitas' Award for lifetime achievement, Jefferson Educational Society Global Summit (2012)

Editorial standards

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Reporting — page 4

61 articles

Elections

What About 2026?

The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up as a critical battleground, with Democrats aiming to reclaim control of Congress and Republicans defending narrow majorities. Key Senate races, potential retirements, and the Trump administration’s aggressive policy agenda set the stage for high-stakes contests.

Nov 21, 2024

The Polls at the End

Oct 28, 2024

Elections

Is The Election Really That Close?

Despite media narratives suggesting a close race between the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance tickets, the reality may be different as pollsters begin to adjust their numbers closer to Election Day.

Oct 14, 2024