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Archive: Political Pros
Transitions in Democratic Consulting World
John Lapp, one of the principal architects of the Democrats' takeover of the House in 2006, has decided to join McMahon Squier & Associates -- a Democratic media consulting firm. "Lapp knows what it takes to win, a bare-knuckles, take-no-prisoners...
By Chris Cillizza | January 3, 2007; 03:50 PM ET | Comments (8)
Aug. 8: Winners and Losers
The day after the most exciting primary night so far this cycle, political observers of all types are sifting through the results to understand the lessons learned. While Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman's (voting record) defeat at the hands of wealthy...
By Chris Cillizza | August 9, 2006; 05:44 PM ET | Comments (44)
Keeping Tabs on the Consultants
Keeping track of the Washington's political professional community is a full-time job, but The Fix tries to monitor the comings and goings of pollsters, media advisers, direct-mail pros and others. Here's a look some recent moves in the Democratic consulting...
By Chris Cillizza | November 30, 2005; 01:55 PM ET | Comments (5)
