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Doug Sosnik has been an advisor to United States presidents, senators, governors, Fortune 100 corporations, foundations, and universities for 35 years. He served as a senior advisor to President Clinton for six years, playing a key role in policy, strategy, political, and communications decisions in the White House.  During this time, his titles included Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy, White House Political Director, and Deputy Legislative Director.

 

Sosnik currently advises elected officials, corporations, foundations, universities, nonprofits and philanthropists on strategic planning and crisis management. His clients have included the National Basketball Association, Motion Picture Association of America, CNBC, Rockefeller Foundation, and the University of North Carolina.

 

Sosnik co-authored the New York Times bestseller Applebee’s America: How Successful Political, Business and Religious Leaders Connect with the New American Community (Simon and Schuster, 2007).

 

He received his BA from Duke University.

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Political strategist Doug Sosnik breaks down the latest 2024 polling data, offering insights into what both campaigns must do to clinch victory in this high-stakes election.

15 Oct 2024

Doug Sosnik looks at early 2024 polling data, the political dynamics driving campaign strategies, and voter groups that will likely determine the outcome of the 2024 Presidential election.

16 Oct 2023

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The 2024 Presidential Race: A New Turning Point?

Renowned political strategist Doug Sosnik breaks down the latest polling data and offers insights into what both campaigns must do to clinch victory in this high-stakes election.

15 Oct 2024

The 2024 Presidential Elections: A Divided US in Turmoil and Political Instability

Doug Sosnik takes a closer look at early 2024 polling data, the political dynamics driving campaign strategies, and voter groups that will likely determine the outcome.

16 Oct 2023

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Former Executive Editor, The New York Times; Senior Lecturer, Harvard University

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Founder and President, Women’s Learning Partnership

Liaquat Ahamed

Author and Investment Manager, Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited
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