Alan Abramowitz, Thomas E. Mann and Larry Sabato

Alan I. Abramowitz, Alben W. Barkley Professor of Political Science, B.A. (1969), University of Rochester; M.A., Ph.D. (1976), Stanford University. Previous appointments at William and Mary (1976-82) and SUNY Stony Brook (1982-87). Areas of Specialization: American politics, political parties, elections, and voting behavior. Current research involves party realignment in the U.S. and its consequences for presidential and congressional elections

A noted congressional scholar, Tom Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns; elections; and the effectiveness of Congress. He has conducted polls for congressional candidates and overseen national public opinion studies. Mann recently co-authored The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track.

Dr. Larry J. Sabato is the director of the UVA Center for Politics and Robert Kent Gooch Professor of Politics at U.Va.

Dubbed "probably the most quoted college professor in the land" by the Wall Street Journal and "America's favorite political scientist" by Fox News Channel, Larry Sabato brings 30 years of experience to his numerous appearances on national television stations and newspapers, as well as speaking engagements around the country.

Larry Sabato stays on the cutting edge of politics with his up-to-date Crystal Ball election analysis website, which takes a look at election contests across the country.