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New Bonus for Members!

September 13, 2016 at 4:11 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard

We’ve added a new eBook to our library for immediate download:

  • Digital Community Organizing: Why Political Power Must Be Shared, Not Stored

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Note to Readers

August 21, 2016 at 12:57 am EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

Thanks for your patience with the sporadic posting schedule.

I’ve been in Alaska with my family for the last week. We hiked about 15 miles to see spectacular views of Exit Glacier and the Harding Icefield. We biked about 35 miles ending up on the Homer Spit, the farthest point west you can drive in the United States. We kayaked in Kachemak Bay and saw whales, bald eagles and sea otters. We ended the trip with a float down the Kenai River.

Alaska is a truly spectacular state and I can’t wait to visit again.

Now, back to politics!

Kachemak Bay and the Homer Spit from about 14 miles away while on bikes.
Kachemak Bay and the Homer Spit from about 14 miles away while on bikes.

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Technical Difficulties

July 8, 2016 at 11:44 am EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

Political Wire is having some technical difficulties due to a surge in traffic.

I’m sorry for the inconvenience.

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New Bonus for Members!

June 15, 2016 at 7:32 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard

Political Wire members can now post the jobs they are looking to fill over at Political Job Hunt at no cost!

Job postings are normally $99 for 30 days.

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3 Reasons to Join Today!

May 30, 2016 at 1:20 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard

There’s no better place to follow the presidential election. Support Political Wire by becoming a member!

1. Exclusive analysis. Here are the latest pieces available only to Political Wire members:

  • The Consensus Electoral Map
  • Obama Is the Democrats’ Reagan
  • The Perfect Wedge Issue to Use Against Trump
  • Which Are More Relevant Now: State or National Polls?
  • Clinton Must Make Peace with Sanders to Win

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Some Sad News…

April 28, 2016 at 4:57 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 185 Comments

Danielle Juzan died unexpectedly last weekend. She was a writer and actor that many of us knew as “Delphine” here on Political Wire.

I didn’t personally know Danielle but her husband tells me she really enjoyed Political Wire. She left over 6,000 comments — with more than 18,000 upvotes! — and was one of the first readers to join when I started the membership. She will be missed.

Please join me in celebrating Danielle’s life during what must be a very tough time for her friends and family. And thanks to everyone who chooses to spend part of their day here.

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Top 3 Reasons to Join

April 19, 2016 at 5:17 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard

There’s no better place to follow the presidential election. Support Political Wire by becoming a member!

1. Exclusive analysis. Here are the latest pieces available only to Political Wire members:

  • Clinton Has a Big, Growing Problem with Democrats
  • What Is Ted Cruz Thinking?
  • Polls Show Trump Can Still Win Before Convention
  • If Not Paul Ryan, Then Who?
  • Here’s What Paul Ryan Was Really Saying

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4 Reasons to Join Today

March 9, 2016 at 11:12 am EST By Taegan Goddard

There’s no better place to follow the presidential election. Support Political Wire by becoming a member!

1. Exclusive analysis. Here are the latest pieces available only to Political Wire members:

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  • How to Use the Internet to Win in 2016
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Membership Update

January 29, 2016 at 12:21 pm EST By Taegan Goddard

Political Wire members get exclusive analysis, new features and no advertising. Please join today!

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Extended Special Offer: The next 25 new annual members will receive free pack of Politicards, a deck of 54 playing cards (including jokers!) depicting the 2016 candidates and pundits.

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Membership Update

January 18, 2016 at 1:20 pm EST By Taegan Goddard

One more note to thank everyone who has joined as a member! This is going to be an exciting election year and Political Wire will be the best place to follow all the action. Let me know what you would like to see in member-exclusive posts.

If you’re not yet a member, sign up today to get exclusive content, no advertising and more.

Special offer: Anyone who signs up for an annual membership today will also receive a signed copy of my book, You Won, Now What?

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Join Today!

January 13, 2016 at 2:30 pm EST By Taegan Goddard

For more than 15 years, Political Wire has been bringing you the most interesting news of the day. Show your support by becoming a member!

Here are the latest pieces we’ve run just for members:

  • Political Wire Notebook
  • The Early States Are Insurgent Friendly
  • Sanders Is Now a Real Threat to Clinton
  • Trump Is Only Getting Stronger

We also released a free 96-page eBook for members: How to Use the Internet to Win in 2016 by Colin Delany.

Members also get clean, fast-loading pages with no advertising. We’ve got many more member bonuses planned. Join today!

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New Feature for Members

January 4, 2016 at 11:27 pm EST By Taegan Goddard

If you’re signed in, I’ve turned off nearly all advertisements. You’ll notice a cleaner look and significantly faster load times.

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Become a Political Wire Member

December 2, 2015 at 9:00 am EST By Taegan Goddard

The introduction of the Political Wire membership has been fantastic. Thank you!

Your support grants you access to exclusive content as well as some special planned features. Help us cover what promises to be an exciting and possibly crazy election season.

Sign up today:

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Membership Update

November 30, 2015 at 7:54 am EST By Taegan Goddard

The response to the Political Wire membership has been extraordinary. Thank you!

While the site will always be freely available, members will also get exclusive content and some special planned features. There are two membership options:

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Interestingly, 78% of readers have opted for the annual option so far.

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Introducing: Political Wire Memberships

November 25, 2015 at 10:27 pm EST By Taegan Goddard

As a loyal Political Wire reader over the years, I wanted you to know about our new membership program.

It’s just in time for what promises to be a very exciting and possibly crazy election season!

Political Wire will always be freely available, but members will also receive:

  • Exclusive content. I’ve decided to stop nearly all writing for other publications to focus entirely on providing the best for Political Wire readers. This content will be available only to members directly on the site.
  • A direct channel to me. I want to make sure Political Wire serves your needs. I will work hard to earn your continued support by making it the best site on the web for following politics.
  • My deep and sincere thanks. It’s not easy to run an independent digital media property. Web advertising no longer aligns the interests of publishers, readers and advertisers. My ultimate goal is to reduce the number of ads and make the reader experience even better.

Other benefits will be added in the future.

Become a member for just $5 each month or $50 annually. You can easily cancel at any time.

Your support will make Political Wire even better!

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Wonk Wire Is Home!

March 31, 2015 at 8:41 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 5 Comments

After several years of being hosted over at Roll Call, I’m pleased to say Wonk Wire is back home.

We’ve got big plans for the site and welcome your comments and suggestions.

Thanks for reading!

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Note to Readers

March 13, 2015 at 4:53 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 16 Comments

If you can see this message it means you’re on Political Wire‘s new server.  The growth of the audience has been really gratifying. This should be a much more reliable platform as we head into a new election cycle.

Some comments may have been lost in the transition but I’ll see if I can restore them.

Thanks for reading!

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Happy New Year!

December 31, 2014 at 6:02 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 22 Comments

Thank you to everyone who chooses to spend part of their day reading Political Wire. It’s a big Internet and I’m grateful for your many years of incredible support.

Best wishes for a safe, healthy and happy New Year!

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goddard-bw-snapshotTaegan Goddard is the founder of Political Wire, one of the earliest and most influential political web sites. He also runs Political Job Hunt, Electoral Vote Map and the Political Dictionary.

Goddard spent more than a decade as managing director and chief operating officer of a prominent investment firm in New York City. Previously, he was a policy adviser to a U.S. Senator and Governor.

Goddard is also co-author of You Won - Now What? (Scribner, 1998), a political management book hailed by prominent journalists and politicians from both parties. In addition, Goddard's essays on politics and public policy have appeared in dozens of newspapers across the country.

Goddard earned degrees from Vassar College and Harvard University. He lives in New York with his wife and three sons.

Goddard is the owner of Goddard Media LLC.

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