CQ Politics and
Political Wire

Connecting Politics with Policy

CQ Politics is the perfect venue for advertisers looking to rise above the spin to win the political and policy fights that matter. Because it delivers at the speed of politics with the soundness of CQ-Roll Call Group's reporting and analysis, readers use it constantly for breaking news. Insightful blogs, Political Wire and compelling interactive features make sense of what matters in all the chatter. Free to the broad range of stakeholders, CQ Politics is used by key Congressional staff, federal agency decision-makers, interest group leaders, political and policy professionals across the country, and influential citizens of every stripe.

About CQ Politics

  • Columns from well-known talent such as Bob Benenson, John Cranford, Morton Kondracke and Stu Rothenberg.
  • Blogs that span a variety of topics and perspectives, including award-winning reporters and best-selling authors Craig Crawford and Taegan Goddard.
  • Interactive multimedia including video from Craig Crawford, photo galleries and infographics that enhance and provide a new perspective on important stories.
  • Innovative tools such as the CQ Election Map and Presidential and Congressional Race Ratings.

CQ Politics' Political Wire

Political Wire, founded by Taegan Goddard, draws an influential audience that includes Members of Congress and their staffs, lobbyists, journalists and other Beltway insiders, as well as opinion leaders across the nation.

Launched in 1999, Political Wire rounds up and summarizes the most important and interesting political news from hundreds of media outlets and leading blogs. Goddard has an unrivaled eye for uncovering the news stories, analysis and commentary that drive the political debate in Washington. Offering advertisers a broader yet highly targeted and influential audience, CQ Politics and Political Wire are a great way to reach influential citizens beyond the Beltway.

About Political Wire Readers

Engaged Audience1

  • 87.2% visit the Political Wire regularly for political news and information.
  • 61.5% visit Political Wire multiple times per day.
  • 64.8% spend six to 20 minutes on the site during each visit.

Active and Influential Citizens1

  • 87.5% voted in the last election.
  • 39.9% participated in a political fundraising event.
  • 28.2% wrote a letter to the editor or wrote to an editor.
  • 73.1% have a degree from a four-year college or an advanced degree.

Sources:

  • 1. Publisher's own data.
  • 2. BIGLIST, October 2009.
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