Mark McKinnon
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
Mark McKinnon is a seasoned political consultant known for his work with George W. Bush and his insights into the dynamics of political campaigns. This interview reveals his strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex political landscapes while advocating for a coherent vision for the future of the Republican Party.
“Of course, there was such traumatic, dramatic. Tragic time in our history. But those decisions were so far beyond my pay grade. And I can only trust that the guy that I knew and had worked for and had been loyal to was making the decisions on the best evidence that he had at the time. We all know how it turned out.”
“Well, Buddy Romer was just, the reason he was so compelling was that he was a great mix of Louisiana raccontour. He was a big poker player and reporters poker earnings during Congress. But he also went to, here's the trick.”
“Yeah, he was running for mayor, and this was a guy who was old, white, rich, and this is the sort of thing where people like you and I kind of sit down with him early on the campaign and he says something I'm thinking about running for mayor and we look at the data and we kind of go you might want to rethink this because it's like everyth…”
“Oh, I'm sorry, the rumory I did. Yeah, so the great thing about, but I mean, you and I both know that. Sort of the most boring thing you can do in politics is a talking head ad. Well, this contradicts that because this guy on camera was so compelling, lit it up.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 68 - Mark McKinnon
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