Smart Politics is authored and monitored by Eric J. Ostermeier, Research Associate at the Humphrey Institute's Center for the Study of Politics and Governance (Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Department of Political Science, 2006; J.D., The University of Michigan Law School, 1995).

Dr. Ostermeier's research at Smart Politics has appeared in leading national publications such as Politico, The New York Times, National Journal, CQ Politics, The New Republic, The Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, U.S. News & World Report, National Review, and The Washington Times.

Smart Politics is now a staple for original reporting and political analysis statewide in Minnesota and Dr. Ostermeier is frequently cited in news outlets such as MinnPost, Minnesota Public Radio, The Minnesota Independent, WCCO, and Politics in Minnesota.

True to its non-partisan credo, Smart Politics' fact-based research has also been cited in leading national news outlets and blogs both on the left (Huffington Post, Daily Kos, Crooks and Liars, Talking Points Memo) as well as the right (HotAir, The American Spectator, American Thinker).