Harry Enten
Harry Enten is an American data journalist and political analyst who serves as Chief Data Analyst for CNN Politics, where he delivers empirical analyses of polling data, electoral trends, and voter demographics.[1] Specializing in data-driven journalism, he combines statistical evidence with historical context to interpret public opinion and election dynamics, often uncovering patterns that challenge conventional assumptions.[1] Enten hosts CNN's Margins of Error podcast, which examines statistical narratives in politics, economics, and culture through a lens of probabilistic reasoning and raw data.[1] A summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth College with a degree in government, he developed his expertise early through independent studies on topics like voter attitudes toward same-sex marriage and vice-presidential debate impacts, alongside internships at NBC News.[1][2] Prior to joining CNN as a senior writer and analyst, Enten was a senior political writer at FiveThirtyEight, where he earned the moniker "Whiz Kid" for his sharp forecasting that integrated polls with demographic and historical variables, contributing to the site's reputation for probabilistic election modeling.[1][2] His work there, including regular appearances on the FiveThirtyEight podcast, highlighted his affinity for "horserace" predictions rooted in quantitative rigor rather than qualitative speculation.[2] Enten's defining characteristic is his commitment to letting the numbers speak, frequently presenting findings—such as shifts in voter sentiment on the economy or immigration—that prioritize factual discrepancies over ideological alignment.[1]