Wendy Simmons
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IP.com Money & Politics Writer

Wendy W. Simmons is a freelance writer.  She recently began covering “money and politics” for InvestorPlace and is excited to provide analysis as the 2012 election season heats up.  She has worked as a staff writer and analyst for the Gallup Poll News Service and as the Associate Editor of the Gallup Management Journal.  She received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Richmond and a M.A. in Political Science from Emory University.  After spending 10 years in New York City, Wendy currently resides in the Washington, D.C .area.

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Recent Articles

Second Presidential Debate: Obama Needs Some Drama

Oct. 15, 2012, 7:27 pm EDT – Coming off of a lackluster first debate performance, the president must go on the offensive this time around. More 

Lively VP Debate Ends in a Draw

Oct. 12, 2012, 7:15 am EDT – Ryan's first national debate was a strong one, and Biden repaired some of the damage from last week's presidential blunder. More 

VP Debate: What the Candidates Must Do to Win

Oct. 10, 2012, 7:03 pm EDT – As Paul Ryan and Joe Biden face off in the vice-presidential debate Thursday night, their goals are markedly different. More 

Report Card: 2012′s First Presidential Debate

Oct. 4, 2012, 9:30 am EDT – How did the electoral stars perform? Well, Mitt Romney surprised, President Obama was sluggish and Jim Lehrer was ... mostly silent. More 

2012′s First Presidential Debate: What Do We Deserve to Know?

Oct. 2, 2012, 2:35 pm EDT – We likely won't get much more information out of either candidate during Wednesday's debate, but here are some pressing questions that should be asked. More 

DNC Convention Wrap-up: Did Dems Sales Pitch Work?

Sep. 7, 2012, 3:00 pm EDT – The Democrats did a remarkable job of selling Americans on four more years for Barack Obama, but disappointing job numbers this month could hurt his chances. More 

GOP Convention Wrap-Up: The Good, the Bad, and the Absent

Aug. 31, 2012, 5:00 pm EDT – The RNC did a good job enhancing Romney's reputation and the GOP's relationship with women, but it was light on policy and played fast and loose with the truth. More 

3 Things to Pay Attention to During the RNC

Aug. 26, 2012, 11:23 pm EDT – The imminent arrival of Hurricane Isaac, the influence of super PACs on campaign fundraising, and the GOP's platform will be key to this week's RNC. More 

SCOTUS Affirms Obamacare: 4 Consequences for the Presidential Election

Jun. 29, 2012, 8:43 am EDT – The ruling on the Affordable Care Act has just supercharged the narrative and juiced both major political parties going into the presidential election. More 

5 Women Romney Should Consider for VP

May. 9, 2012, 1:16 pm EDT – Polls show women significantly favor President Obama over Mitt Romney -- but several qualified female VP candidates could help close that gap. More