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Mark Penn

Mark Penn is a renowned Democratic strategist, pollster, and political consultant known for his influential role in shaping campaign strategies for major political figures and organizations. He served as chief strategist for Bill Clinton's 1996 re-election campaign and has advised numerous Democratic candidates and corporations. Penn is also the co-founder of the polling firm Penn, Schoen & Berland, and has held executive positions at Microsoft and Burson-Marsteller.

About

Mark Penn is a leading Democratic strategist and pollster with decades of experience in political consulting and corporate communications.
He gained prominence as the chief strategist for President Bill Clinton's successful 1996 re-election campaign, pioneering the use of microtargeting in politics.
Penn co-founded the influential polling firm Penn, Schoen & Berland, which advised major corporations and political leaders.
He later served as Executive Vice President for Strategy and Research at Microsoft and as CEO of Burson-Marsteller, a global communications agency.
Penn continues to be a prominent commentator on politics and public opinion.

Areas of Expertise

Strategist Public Figure

Recent Podcasts

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Gavin Newsom could look like a fool for this: Mark Penn

Topic: Gavin Newsom's potential 2028 presidential bid and the Democratic party's political strategy

00:14:31104,0042,4896 months ago
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Thumbnail for Trump meets with Zelenskyy: It’s up to Ukraine | Brian Kilmeade Show

Trump meets with Zelenskyy: It’s up to Ukraine | Brian Kilmeade Show

Topic: US diplomacy and the Russia-Ukraine conflict under a potential Trump administration

00:44:2191,7248916 months ago
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Thumbnail for Trump, Harvard clash heats up| Brian Kilmeade Show

Trump, Harvard clash heats up| Brian Kilmeade Show

Topic: US Political and Foreign Policy Analysis

00:45:5622,8645719 months ago
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Thumbnail for Former Dem pollster says early signs are positive for Trump

Former Dem pollster says early signs are positive for Trump

Topic: Analysis of the 2024 US Presidential Election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

00:11:59591,0849,9341 year ago
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Thumbnail for Former Clinton pollster: ABC moderators were 'gunning for Trump'

Former Clinton pollster: ABC moderators were 'gunning for Trump'

Topic: Analysis of the ABC News Presidential Debate between Trump and Harris, with focus on media bias.

00:13:15153,1123,0191 year ago
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