AMAC Newsline · Author

Barry Casselman

National political analyst and columnist ('The Prairie Editor')

AMAC Staff Writing since 2023 Website

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Aug 14, 2026

Background

Barry Casselman is a writer for AMAC Newsline.

Credentials

Areas of expertise

American presidential and national politicsPolitical analysis and commentary

Credentials

Political analyst for WCCO-AM (CBS), KSJN-AM and KUOM-AM (NPR) radio; broadcast for Voice of America beginning in 2000
Columns and reporting published in The Weekly Standard, Politico, Roll Call, Washington Examiner, and The American Interest
Author of North Star Rising (2007) and Minnesota Souvenir (2008), plus four books of literary prose and poetry
Has lectured at Princeton University and other institutions

Education

B.A. with honors — University of Pennsylvania
M.F.A., Writers' Workshop — University of Iowa

Awards

Thomas Hagen 'Dignitas' Award for lifetime achievement, Jefferson Educational Society Global Summit (2012)

Editorial standards

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Reporting — page 2

58 articles

Politics

The Other Side of the Lame Duck Coin

Trump aims to define his legacy through economic stability, foreign policy efforts, and a push for long-term global impact.

Dec 1, 2025

Elections

Media Spinning Out of Control Again on Off-Year Elections

Despite media hype, the 2025 local elections were predictable. Democrats won urban strongholds, but cracks in party unity suggest major shifts in 2026.

Nov 13, 2025

Political Volcanos in Buenos Aires and Tokyo

A wave of charismatic conservative leaders is reshaping global politics, signaling a sharp turn from socialism to populist capitalism across continents.

Oct 30, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

History Changed by Inches

Three world leaders—Churchill, Roosevelt, and Trump—survived near-death moments by inches, forever altering the course of modern history.

Oct 11, 2025

Elections

U.S. Politics Takes a Turn

The political aftermath of Charlie Kirk's tragic death may accelerate a national voter realignment, especially among young conservatives heading into the 2026 midterms.

Sep 25, 2025