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The Messina Memo

Obama 2012 Campaign Manager & WH Deputy Chief of Staff. CEO of The Messina Group. Boards: LanzaTech, VectraAI, Fortera, US Soccer Foundation, and The Wilderness Society. Leeds minority owner -- #MOT!!!!

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Executives Function

From the U.S. to the U.K., voters want candidates with experience running a government.

The Four Ms That Make or Break a Campaign

We've busted the myths of modern campaigning–now let's talk about what actually works.

You’re Writing for the Wrong Reader

AI decides what the world thinks you stand for. Write for it—before your competitors do.

Mythbusting Before the Midterms, Part III: Lessons from 2024

Identifying—and avoiding—the lines of thinking that doom us.

Crypto’s Political Alignment Problem

A four-step playbook for surviving–and thriving–in a Democratic Washington.

Mythbusting Before the Midterms, Part II: Messaging Memo

Words matter–what we say, what voters hear, and who says it.

The Center Can Hold

Global strategies for taking on far-right populist extremism.

Mythbusting Before the Midterms, Part I: Campaign Tactics

The first five in a series of traps every Democrat must avoid to win this November

How to Stop Losing All the Young Dudes: Live with Rachel Janfaza

I spoke with Rachel Janfaza, a researcher and writer focused on youth culture & politics, about how Democrats must win back young men.

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Who Does the SAVE America Act Actually Save?

After years of working on election security in the Senate, I know what actually strengthens American elections. The SAVE America Act does the opposite.