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Steve Cortes
Steve Cortes is a political commentator for CNN and columnist for Real Clear Politics. He heads Rise Strategies, a media messaging and public affairs company. For two decades, Steve has worked on Wall Street as a trader and strategist, and presently serves as head strategist for BGC Partners, providing risk management strategies to banks and hedge funds.