Curt Smith is the author of 15 books, Gate-House Media columnist, Associated Press “Best in New York State” radio commentator, and former speechwriter to President George H.W. Bush. Mr. Smith, the senior lecturer of English at the University of Rochester, examines the upcoming election at the Presidential, Congressional, and local levels: who may win and why. He will also have available for purchase and signing copies of his most recent book Mercy: A Celebration of Fenway Park’s Centennial Told through Red Sox Radio and TV (Potomac Books, 2012).