Amy Walter

Political Scientist

Birthday October 19, 1969

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Virginia

Age 55 years old

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About

American political analyst who is known for having served as national editor of The Cook Political Report. She is also known for having served as the political director of ABC News working out of Washington, DC. 

Before Fame

She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Colby College. She started her career working for The Cook Political Report in 1997 covering the United States House of Representatives. She left in 2007 and became Editor in Chief at the National Journal's The Hotline. 

Trivia

She was the recipient of the Washington Post's Crystal Ball Award in 2009. She was also part of the Emmy-winning CNN election coverage team in 2006. 

Family Life

She married fellow political author Kathryn Hamm in 2013. 

Associated With

She has appeared as a guest on several political talk shows including alongside Chris MatthewsAndrea Mitchell, and Chris Wallace