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Send us a textPatrick McHugh, co-founder of Gambit Strategies, was the Executive Director of Priorities USA in 2020 as the main super PAC allied with the Biden Presidential campaign. Prior to that, he had stints at the DSCC and working in the opp research department on major Democratic campaigns. In this conversation, we explore Patrick's roots in opposition research, his experiences running big organizations and on the campaign trail, and mine his deep expertise on emerging trends and best practices in digital persuasion advertising.IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in suburban Maryland, near DC but not of DC...The family tragedy that demonstrated how precarious the middle class can be...What set Patrick on a course toward working in politics...Lessons learned working for John Edwards for President in 2007 and Kay Hagan for Senate in 2008...The new opposition research tactic Patrick helped spearhead in 2008...Why Patrick gravitated to opp research in his first few campaign jobs...Some of Patrick's favorite opp research findings and stories...Patrick's memorable opp research trip to Hawaii...Patrick's stints during both good and bad cycles at the DSCC...Patrick moves into senior leadership as Executive Director of the Priorities USA Super PAC...Patrick on one tactical approach that helped Biden in 2020 that was disregarded by Democrats in 2024...How Patrick handled asking for big checks as ED of Priorities...Patrick develops an expertise in digital persuasion and starts Gambit Strategies...Patrick's insights on how voters watch TV and what it means for campaigns...Will streaming options become even more fractured or more consolidated...How digital content should differ than traditional linear TV content...The kind of junior digital staffers Patrick looks for to join Gambit Strategies...Patrick recommends some of his favorite sources of digital trends and data...AND George W. Bush, Ana Caprara, Guy Cecil, Hillary Clinton, DSCC, Elizabeth Dole, frozen records, Amy Gooden, Heidi Heitkamp, Martha McKenna, Linda McMahon, Chris Murphy, press vortexes, JB Pritzker, rocking chairs, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority PAC, tier 5 races, Donald Trump, Two Americas, John Walsh, Elizabeth Warren...& more!
In The Morning A Sermon by Guy Cecil at Foundry United Methodist Church on Sunday October 27, 2024 as part of the "How Beautiful" Series at Foundry. https://foundryumc.org/archive
President Biden spoke from the White House Wednesday night explaining his reasons for ending his reelection bid. It comes as Vice President Harris is closer to the Democratic nomination and as former President Trump focused his attacks on her. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Democratic strategist Guy Cecil and Republican strategist Kevin Madden. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Biden spoke from the White House Wednesday night explaining his reasons for ending his reelection bid. It comes as Vice President Harris is closer to the Democratic nomination and as former President Trump focused his attacks on her. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Democratic strategist Guy Cecil and Republican strategist Kevin Madden. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Join Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennet as they host a post-debate discussion with Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Kevin Madden, Guy Cecil, and Amy Walter. Plus, reports from Pamela Kirkland of Georgia Public Broadcasting. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Join Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennet as they host a post-debate discussion with Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Kevin Madden, Guy Cecil, and Amy Walter. Plus, reports from Pamela Kirkland of Georgia Public Broadcasting. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The candidates are in Atlanta for CNN's Presidential Debate. To discuss the showdown between President Biden and former President Trump and what to expect, Amna Nawaz sat down with Amy Walter from The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Republican strategist Kevin Madden and Democratic strategist Guy Cecil. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The candidates are in Atlanta for CNN's Presidential Debate. To discuss the showdown between President Biden and former President Trump and what to expect, Amna Nawaz sat down with Amy Walter from The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Republican strategist Kevin Madden and Democratic strategist Guy Cecil. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
No Greater Love A Guest Sermon by Guy Cecil at Foundry United Methodist Church on Sunday June 2nd, 2024 as part of the "Beloved" Series at Foundry. Scripture Text: PSALM 139:13-18 & 2 CORINTHIANS 4:6-10 https://foundryumc.org/archive
There's been a lot of hand wringing this week as Democrats read Chicken Little headlines, leading to some nerves about Biden's prospects this fall. But Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri seek to calm the waters and highlight what Biden has going for him beyond his legislative record: laying the foundation for a robust ground game operation. Guy Cecil, former head of the Super PAC Priorities USA, joins this episode to describe what a sturdy operation looks like on the ground and how to use SuperPAC money to get your message out. We may not like dark money in our elections, but as Claire says, this is the hand we've been dealt- so we've got to play it.
Guy Cecil joins The Great Battlefield podcast to discuss his work as Chairman of Priorities USA, a key progressive super PAC founded in 2011 to support Barack Obama's re-election. He tells us how Priorities has altered their digital strategy since the election of Trump, their approach to supporting candidates in the midterms, and how they are laying the groundwork for 2020.
Dusk and Dawn A guest sermon preached by Guy Cecil at Foundry United Methodist Church on Sunday June 4th, 2023 as part of the Pentacost Series. Text: MATTHEW 28:16-20 https://foundryumc.org/archive
Guy Cecil recently announced his plans to step down as Chair of Priorities USA - the major Democratic super PAC - after being at the helm for 8 years. In this conversation, he talks his time in the ministry before moving to politics…learning important political lessons amid personal tumult and tragedy…working with big personalities like Chuck Schumer, Harry Reid, and Fritz Hollings…running the DSCC…four cycles helping win elections and innovate campaign strategy at Priorities…plus ideas he's kicking around in considering his next professional chapter.(To donate to support The Pro Politics Podcast, you may use this venmo link or inquire by email at mccrary.zachary@gmail.com)IN THIS EPISODEGuy grows up in a blue-collar family in South Florida…Guy's time as a Baptist minister before moving into politics…The tumultuous personal time that led Guy to work in politics…Guy talks the role of faith in his political career and how Democrats can better connect with people of faith…Guy's take on why working in political field is great preparation for a thriving career in politics…Guy's memories as a junior organizer working for South Carolina Senator Fritz Hollings…Guy witnesses some of the positive side of campaign politics amid personal tragedy…Guy remembers being the Field Director on Mel Carnahan's tragic 2000 US Senate race…Why running the DSCC was his favorite job in politics…Guy tells some of his favorite Harry Reid and Chuck Schumer stories…The underrated political acumen of Senator Michael Bennet…Guy's hindsight on the 2016 Clinton presidential campaign…Guy talks his work at Priorities USA over 4 cycles + the two things he's most proud of…How Guy improved his skill set around raising money…Guy's passion for helping Democratic messaging move past caricaturizing the electorate…How Guy is thinking about his next professional chapter…Guy's analysis on what makes an effective campaign manager…The advice Guy gives those seeking to thrive in politics… AND $5M asks, Joyce Aboussie, the Baptist Student Union, bedwetters, Joe Biden, book worms, Sherrod Brown, Danielle Butterfield, Anne Caprara, Jean Carnahan, Jimmy Carter, Lawton Chiles, Bill Clinton, Color of Change, complete enigmas, cultural Christians, Ron DeSantis, Joe Donnelly, Quentin Fulks, fully-formed human beings, G-D skunks, Geoff Garin, Gator football, Julie Gibson, Peter Gomes, Al Gore, Franklin Graham, Helly Hansen, Hialeah, Jim Hodges, Bob Inglis, Kim Kauffman, the Keane family, Martin Luther King, LCV, marine mechanics, Clair McCaskill, mindless television, Robby Mook, Patty Murray, Jen O'Malley Dillon, Barack Obama, the opposite of Miami, John Podesta, JB Pritzker, The Real Housewives, the Reitz Union, relentless human beings, Christie Roberts, Craig Schirmer, Josh Shapiro, Saul Shorr, Structure, terrible old flip phones, Jon Tester, Thursday afternoon movies, Donald Trump, the two most dreaded two words on campaigns, Type A people, walking around like Mother Theresa, white Catholic women in Wisconsin, Gretchen Whitmer, wiki-leaks…& more!
Departing Priorities USA's chair Guy Cecil has an important message for Democrats. If they heed it, they will bring along more Americans. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support
The Prophet and the Waitress A guest sermon preached by Guy Cecil at Foundry UMC January 29th, 2023. "The Goof Life" sermon series. Text: MICAH 6:1-8 https://foundryumc.org/archive
Election night brought a host of surprises, including the Democrats' ability to diminish their expected losses across the board. Democratic strategist Guy Cecil and Republican strategist Sarah Longwell joined Judy Woodruff to discuss what worked and what didn't for each of the parties. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Election night brought a host of surprises, including the Democrats' ability to diminish their expected losses across the board. Democratic strategist Guy Cecil and Republican strategist Sarah Longwell joined Judy Woodruff to discuss what worked and what didn't for each of the parties. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As Senate Democrats gear up to take on voting rights, President Biden kicked off the week with a focus on the meatpacking industry as prices soar. So what will it be? Kitchen table issues or the progressive agenda? Covid or “saving the democracy.”Guy Cecil, chairman of the super PAC, Priorities USA, joins Chuck to talk about how Democrats view the upcoming elections and where the campaigns are putting their priorities.
You know Edward-Isaac Dovere from his work at The Atlantic, and Politico before that. His recent book Battle for the Soul chronicles the 2020 presidential campaign, especially the Democratic primaries. In this conversation, we discuss Isaac's path to writing about politics, the genesis of his book, and several of the key moments from the 2020 campaign trail.IN THIS EPISODEThe member of Congress who helped Isaac first get involved in the political process…Isaac talks through the genre of “campaign books”…Isaac shares the original title of the book and how “Battle for the Soul” later emerged…Isaac's contention that Medicare For All hindered the candidacies of the most progressive candidates…Isaac talks through a symbolically important dinner at the Georgetown Four Seasons…How close did Hillary Clinton get to jumping in?Isaac's take on why Beto O'Rourke's campaign didn't catch on…Isaac talks the importance of Lis Smith to the rise of Pete Buttigieg…Isaac breaks down the post-debate boom for Kamala Harris…Why Isaac sees the Clyburn Fish Fry as a microcosm of the primary…Isaac gets behind the scenes of the Clyburn endorsement of Joe Biden…Isaac talks Bernie at his high point post-Nevada caucus…Isaac's contention that Amy Klobuchar had an enormous impact on the Biden VP decision…The trail restaurant Isaac is most eager to visit again...AND…David Axelrod, Pete Buttigieg, Julian Castro, CBD dispensaries, Guy Cecil, classic Iowa questions, the Clyburn Fish Fry, Cobble Hill Restaurant, Ted Cruz, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kamala Harris, The Hill, Amy Klobuchar, John Lewis, Terry McAuliffe, Pat Moynihan, Jerry Nadler, Barack Obama, Jen O'Malley Dillon, Beto O'Rourke, Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders, Al Sharpton, Stephanie Schriock, Chuck Schumer, Lis Smith, St. Kilda, Eric Swalwell, Neera Tanden, Elizabeth Warren, Gretchen Whitmer, and MORE!
Martha McKenna has been at the upper echelons of politics for years...campaign manager, EMILYs List, the DSCC...and now is a decade in to her own media firm, McKenna Media. Through her firm, Martha has developed something of a Midas Touch - working at critical points in their career with Kamala Harris, Deb Haaland, and Pete Buttigieg. Martha is one of the party's smartest strategists and offers many great insights over the course of this discussion.Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics PodcastIN THIS EPISODE...Martha evangelizes about everything Baltimore…The two famous political alums (in addition to Martha) of Martha's high school…A third-grade Martha is inspired by Geraldine Ferraro…How the first campaign Martha worked on changed the direction of her life…EMILYs List provides a launching pad for Martha's career in politics…What was the “best advice to learn about politics” that Martha ever received…Martha's tips for campaign managers…Martha talks about some of her favorites races as an EMILYs List staffer…Martha manages the race for the first woman to be elected mayor of Baltimore…Martha learns at the DSCC under the tutelage Senator Schumer…Martha tells the story of recruiting Kay Hagan in an underdog North Carolina Senate race…Martha learns important lessons in television strategy from heading up the DSCC Independent Expenditure…Why and how Martha starts up McKenna Media…Martha joins the media team for Kamala Harris' 2016 race…Martha plays an integral role in Pete Buttigieg's first campaign in South Bend…Martha's involvement in Deb Haaland's historic congressional win…The one previous job Martha thinks is a great fit for making the jump to politics…Martha talks about the importance of the group Emerge…Martha gives her itinerary for the perfect Baltimore experience…AND… Joe Biden, Nancy Boyda, Cheryl Benton, Mary Beth Cahill, Guy Cecil, Mary Pat Clark, Sean Clegg, Luke Clippinger, Elijah Cummings, Sharice Davids, Sheila Dixon, Candace Dodson-Reed, Elizabeth Dole, Linda Eberhart, Geraldine Ferraro, Diane Fink, Peggy Flanagan, Ashanti Golar, Chip Hagan, Kay Hagan, Jane Harman, Karin Johanson, Rachel Jones, Delores Kelley, Ellen Malcolm, Salima Marriott, Kweisi Mfume, Barbara Mikulski, Sheila O'Connell, Martin O'Malley, Jen Pihlaja, JB Poersch, Nancy Pelosi, Odette Ramos, Juan Rodriguez, Loretta Sanchez, Jan Schakowsky, Kurt Schmoke, Carol Shea-Porter, Louise Slaughter, Ace Smith, Joe Solmonese and MORE!Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics Podcast
Video version at electionwhisperer.com. The thrilling conclusion to Rachel Bitecofer's DNC special is an interview with Guy Cecil, chair of Priorities USA, the largest Democratic super PAC. Subscribe to the show and submit a question of your own at ElectionWhisperer.com. For the podcast version, check out ElectionWhisperer.com/pod. All content and opinions presented herein, whether by hosts and guests, are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment or other advice. Get full access to The Cycle- On Substack at thecycle.substack.com/subscribe
Video version at electionwhisperer.com. The thrilling conclusion to Rachel Bitecofer's DNC special is an interview with Guy Cecil, chair of Priorities USA, the largest Democratic super PAC. Subscribe to the show and submit a question of your own at ElectionWhisperer.com. For the podcast version, check out ElectionWhisperer.com/pod. All content and opinions presented herein, whether by hosts and guests, are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment or other advice.
Guy Cecil, chairman of Priorities USA, joins the Electables to discuss the upcoming 2020 election and the strategies Priorities USA are taking to beat Trump.
The question of who’s to blame for the mess we’re in with coronavirus is not a fun one. It’s clear that the U.S. response has been pretty terrible on a number of fronts: the testing component has been a disaster, as has the lack of preparation regarding medical equipment, from personal protecting gear to ventilators. And then there’s the president, who’s public statements have mostly been erratic. As Tom Edsall wrote in the New York Times, Trump "has lurched from complete denial (“One day, it’s like a miracle, it will disappear”) to “I am not responsible” to “We’re doing a great job” to “It’s going to disappear” to “It will go away” to awarding himself a 10 out of 10 to calling the unavailable tests “PERFECT” to claiming “We have it very well under control” to setting Easter, April 12, as the date to reopen the country “a beautiful time, a beautiful timeline” to boasting of high ratings as death projections soared. On Tuesday, Trump seemed to have come to his senses, at least for now: “This is going to be a very painful, very, very painful two weeks.”But the question of how to critique the president is delicate. The instinct for everyone to row in the same direction at this moment of crisis is strong and understandable. At times of emergency, Americans often rally to the president. And that’s reflected in the fact that Trump’s approval rating has risen recently. However, compared to leaders of other countries, the bump in Trump’s approval rating is pretty small: 5 points compared to increases of 18 to 29 points for the leaders of Germany, Canada, Australia and Britain. We’ve begun to see political ads criticizing the president’s response, and that struck me as a rather delicate maneuver. So I spoke with Guy Cecil, who runs Priorities USA, one of the most influential Democratic super PAC’s in the country. They spent $190 million in the 2016 presidential election and over the past week spent $7.5 million to run ads critical of the president’s response to the pandemic in five key states that will likely decide the 2020 election: Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, and... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelonggame. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Priorities USA Chair Guy Cecil talks about the Democratic presidential primaries and why his super PAC has decided to jump in and place ads defending Joe Biden against Republican attack ads so early in the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guy Cecil, chair of the Democratic super PAC Priorities USA, discusses 2020 politics and how much money Priorities USA plans to spend, as well as what he thinks Democrats need to do to win the presidency. He also compares this cycle with 2016.
Guy Cecil, chair of the Democratic super PAC Priorities USA, discusses 2020 politics and how much money Priorities USA plans to spend, as well as what he thinks Democrats need to do to win the presidency. He also compares this cycle with 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Memoli and Shannon Pettypiece talk polls and Trump fatigue plus Guy Cecil swings by to discuss the latest Senate news.
Mike Memoli and Shannon Pettypiece talk polls and Trump fatigue plus Guy Cecil swings by to discuss the latest Senate news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As U.S. voters increasingly spend more of their lives online, political campaigns and other outside groups are trying to figure out how best to meet them on these digital spaces. But in the rush to perfect the effectiveness of digital ads, regulators have been slow to catch up. Will the lessons of 2016, and what can happen when nefarious actors hijack those platforms to spread disinformation, prove an effective warning for 2020 and beyond? And will Democrats be able to catch up to the Trump campaign's robust online operation? Also, continuing with our "Candidate Talk" series, Amy talks with Senator Michael Bennet about trying to break out in a crowded Democratic field. Guests: Patrick Ruffini, Republican digital strategist, partner and co-founder of Echelon Insights, a polling and data analytics firm Guy Cecil, Chairman of Priorities USA, a Democratic super PAC Kevin Roose, tech columnist for Business Day at The New York Times Young Mie Kim, professor at the school of journalism and mass communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Ellen Weintraub, Chair of the Federal Election Commission Michael Bennet, United States Senator from Colorado, Democratic Presidential candidate
The Common Good presents a very important discussion with Guy Cecil, Chairman, Priorities USA, on “Election 2020: Messaging & Strategy”. What are the issues and messages that moved voters in 2018? What are the powerhouse approaches that will persuade voters in 2020? Guy Cecil has done the testing, data mining and the work that succeeded in 2018. He has spent years on the forefront of the national and local political arena working with numerous campaigns across the country. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Guy Cecil joins The Great Battlefield podcast to discuss his work as Chairman of Priorities USA, a key progressive super PAC founded in 2011 to support Barack Obama's re-election. He tells us how Priorities has altered their digital strategy since the election of Trump, their approach to supporting candidates in the midterms, and how they are laying the groundwork for 2020. | Episode 211
Crooked Contributor Symone Sanders talks to Guy Cecil, chairman of Priorities USA, about how Democratic super pacs are investing in digital ads and pulling out of TV, as well as what this means for the midterms in advance of 2020.
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