John Anzalone
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
John Anzalone is a seasoned pollster who provides insights into the dynamics of political campaigns and voter behavior. This interview reveals his strategic approach to navigating the complexities of electoral politics, focusing on key motivators and effective communication.
“You had to literally get off campus for a semester and do a thesis. And I had read a article in the new Republican magazine by Bob McIntyre from Citizens for Tax Justice about tax reform. And I called and did a cold call to Citizens for Tax Justice. And David Wilhelm answered the phone. And he said, come on over. And we talked.”
“Help working families and small businesses and create an economy that creates opportunities for them. Now There was a good story today in political about that with Shehan in New Hampshire about it's not written enough I don't think that we have something to run on and Republicans are going to be no no The wealthy and the big corporations.…”
“You know, I went down there to raise kids, was divorced, you know, was raising young kids, et cetera, and thought I would quite frankly be a bottom feeder for most of it. And when you came and asked me, and again, a big point in my career to be part of the Obama polling team, that was 2008. That's 14 years after I started my firm.”
“I mean, older women, generational women. Listen, the two best books I ever read to understand this is our friend Jennifer Paul Mary, who's communication director for Obama in the White House and for Hillary in the campaign is, again, understanding the gender dynamics with women candidates, with women elected officials.”
The Rest Is Politics: Leading — 91. DNC Special: The Pollster (John Anzalone)
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