PinnedWhy Political Professionals Think Biden Will WinHas there ever been a time when intelligent, enlightened adults have allowed their fears and superstitions to overtake rational thought more than now, a week before the election? I don’t think so. Those of us who have worked in presidential politics are confident of two things these days: a) Biden…Biden4 min readBiden4 min read
Sep 17, 2022Joe Biden Isn’t FDR, but is he … Reagan?We don’t know what will happen in the midterms, let alone 2024. But — is there a “Morning in America” in Biden’s future? Consider: In August of 1982, during a recession, Ronald Reagan’s job approval was 42%. …Biden4 min readBiden4 min read
Oct 11, 2021Can CEOs Save Us?By Rob Shepardson and Jeff Shesol If the infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills pass Congress — still by no means a certainty — they deserve praise, both as a policy matter and as a sign that governing, in Washington, still is possible. At the same time, the fact that it…CEO4 min readCEO4 min read
Nov 3, 2020How do you deliver hope in a hopeless time?By Addisu Demissie, Executive Director, More Than a Vote, and Co-founder, 50+1 Strategies, and Rob Shepardson, Co-founder, SS+K How do you deliver hope to people when they feel powerless? One of the biggest challenges in this election cycle has been how to inspire and connect young people — especially young…2020 Presidential Race4 min read2020 Presidential Race4 min read
