Political Speakers

Our country stands at a tumultuous crossroad, often with seemingly more questions than answers. Politicians and public servants are under constant scrutiny. However, their role in maintaining our country’s democracy cannot be understated. For organizations looking for clarity and expert insights on current events, our selection of well-known, highly-experienced political speakers are the perfect fit. Browse our available political speakers for your next virtual or in-person event, today.

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Jason Furman

Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers (2013–2017)

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Bill Bradley

Former U.S. Senator, Olympian, NBA Hall of Famer and Best-Selling Author

$25K - $40K
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Ann Compton

Legendary ABC News' White House Correspondent (1973-2014)

Under $25,000
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Chuck Hagel

U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013–2015); U.S. Senator (1997–2009); Co-founder, Vanguard Cellular Systems, Inc.

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Bobby Jindal

Governor of Louisiana (2008-2016)

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Claire Shipman

Women's Leadership Expert; Longtime Television News Reporter; and New York Times Best-Selling Author

$25K - $40K
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John Bolton

Author, The Room Where It Happened; National Security Advisor (2018-2019); U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2005-2006)

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Keith Alexander

Board of Directors, Amazon; Founder, IronNet Cybersecurity; Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Former Director, National Security Agency; Former Chief, Central Security Service

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Bret Baier

FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Anchor, Special Report with Bret Baier

$40K - $70K
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Bob Woodruff

Anchor and Reporter ABC News and Best Selling Co-Author

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Mitch Daniels

Former President of Purdue University; Governor of Indiana (2005-2013) and Director of the Office of Management and Budget (2001-2003)

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William Kristol

Founder and Director of Defending Democracy Together; Political Analyst and Network Television Commentator

Under $25,000
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Martin Dempsey

Board of Directors Chairman, USA Basketball; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)

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Steven Chu

U.S. Secretary of Energy (2009-2013), Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist and Professor, Stanford University

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Janet Napolitano

20th President of the University of California (2013-2020); Secretary of Homeland Security (2009-2013); Governor of Arizona (2003-2009)

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Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Secretary General of NATO (2009-2014) and Prime Minister of Denmark (2001-2009)

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William Cohen

Distinguished Statesman, Secretary of Defense (1997-2001) and CEO, The Cohen Group

$25K - $40K
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Bill Press

Senior Political Contributor, CNN; Syndicated Political Talk Show Host, Columnist and Best-Selling Author

Under $25,000
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Ernest Moniz

Secretary of Energy (2013–2017)

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James Baker

The Honorable James A. Baker, III, 61st U.S. Secretary of State

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José Manuel Barroso

President, European Commission (2004-2014) and Prime Minister, Portugal (2002-2004)

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Dan Coats

Director of National Intelligence (2017– 2019), Ambassador, and Politician

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