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Waste, Fraud and Abuse: A Convenient Scapegoat

Tue, Jun. 3, 2025

By Paul Oestreicher

Politicians increasingly use "waste, fraud and abuse" as a catchall phrase to justify deep and often damaging cuts to essential public programs under the guise of efficiency and fiscal responsibility.

Taking a Look at This Year's Fools of April

Wed, Apr. 16, 2025

By Paul Oestreicher

Paul OestreicherThis year, America's political landscape made the whole idea of April Fools' Day seem like something from out of the past—and the continuing drumbeat of illogical, irrational actions and policies has kept going well after April 1.

FARA’s Olsen Winds Up Service

Tue, Jan. 28, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Matt OlsenMatt Olsen’s tenure as assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s national security division came to an end on Inauguration Day, according to a spokesperson.

Reinventing the Democratic Brand

Mon, Dec. 30, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

Jon GingerichThe Democratic Party can regain its credibility with the American public by confronting the perception that it's comprised of elites and institutional loyalists who are out of touch with the interests of middle America.

Democrats Pessimistic About Party's Future

Mon, Nov. 25, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

TrumpHalf of Americans today approve of Trump’s policies and believe the Republican Party represents their interests, leaving a shrinking percentage of Democrats feeling optimistic about the future of their party, according to a Pew Research Center report.

The Next White House Press Secretary, Age... 27

Wed, Nov. 20, 2024

By Tom Goodman

Tom GoodmanAgainst the backdrop of a 27-year-old (Karoline Leavitt) being thrust into an important role (White House Press Secretary), I thought back to my early days in the business and the rookie mistakes that I made in my 20s.

1980: The Lesser-Known Inflection Point

Wed, Jun. 5, 2024

By Paul Oestreicher

Paul OestreicherThere have been many inflection points in US history—events that significantly changed our future and behaviors—in the last hundred years, but there's a case to be made that 1980 was really the year that changed everything.

Senate Opens Probe into LIV/PGA Hookup

Mon, Jun. 12, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Richard BlumenthalSenator Richard Blumenthal opened an investigation today into the planned merger of Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf with the PGA Tour by sending letters to both parties demanding documents and information about the deal.

Yes, Polling Still Matters

Mon, Nov. 7, 2022

By Matt George

Matt GeorgeInstead of looking at polls as a way to predict the future, communicators might be better off using them as a way to figure out where a candidate, company or organization is underperforming their potential, allowing them to adapt.

Stagwell Rolls Out Risk & Reputation Unit

Wed, Sep. 21, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Mark PennStagwell has launched a bipartisan risk and reputation unit to counsel clients on emerging, policy, political and social issues.

RNC Spokesperson Dennard is Out

Fri, Aug. 26, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Paris DennardParis Dennard, national spokesperson for the Republican National Committee and director for Black media affairs, is out, according to a statement from RNC chief of staff Mike Reed.

Political Polarization Top Concern for Americans

Fri, Jun. 17, 2022

By Jon Gingerich

red and blueAlmost three in 10 Americans said polarization and political extremism are among the worst issues facing the country today, according to a new FiveThirtyEight/Ipsos poll.

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