Cozen Oconnor Public Strategies - The Beltway Briefing

Is it “the economy, stupid” again? Consumer confidence is high and the underlying economic data is relatively sound. So if history is any guide, President Trump’s re-election chances are good, as incumbency is a proven advantage in presidential elections. How does that mesh with reality and what to make of Trump tweeting at the DOJ? Howard Schweitzer and Mark Alderman, respectively CEO and Chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, are joined by Jim Schultz, former White House Counsel, to break it all down for you.

The good news for Democrats is that turnout was up in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary over 2016. But the bad news is that Democrats now find themselves in a challenging place, as they are no closer to agreeing on the right person to beat President Trump in November. No candidate exceeded 30% of the vote. Sen. Sanders and former mayor Buttigieg, the two leading candidates from Iowa's caucuses, remained at the top of the field. But Sen. Klobuchar surged to third, questioning the viability of both Sen. Warren and former VP Biden. Further muddling the outcome is former New York mayor Bloomberg, a moderate candidate who wasn't even on the ballot. So what is next for Democrats, going into more diverse Nevada and South Carolina? Howard Schweitzer, CEO of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, discuss how it may all play out.

The New Hampshire primary - the second party contest of the presidential primary season, is less than a week away, yet delayed results from the first major contest have yet to be fully counted. And despite historic enthusiasm among Democrats for defeating President Trump, turnout in Iowa’s presidential caucus was far off the record set in the 2008 contest. The early numbers, following a day of chaos and confusion over a technical failure that complicated the vote count, suggested a possible split decision that could have one candidate winning the popular vote and another securing the most delegates. So what’s next? Though Iowa’s electorate is small, younger, and less racially diverse than usual, Iowa’s caucuses have had a reasonably good record in recent history of picking the eventual winner of the Democratic nomination. Yet there are indications the Democratic Party is unlikely to resolve its debate over candidates and vision soon. Howard Schweitzer, CEO of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, and Mark Alder

After months of hearing from the candidates and pundits alike, it is time for voters to finally have their say. But less than a week before the Iowa caucuses usher in the Democratic contest and a cluster of candidates enters the final stretch, the battle for the state is wide open. The first nominating contest in the 2020 Democratic primaries will undoubtedly shape the momentum of the race. While the results can provide a breakout moment for an unlikely candidate, they can also end a campaign. The caucuses are also complicated and controversial. Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, break it all down for you.

Just 45 days before the Iowa caucuses, in the smallest debate of the year, seven Democratic candidates onstage engaged in some of the most aggressive exchanges. While the candidates reflected the Democratic party’s unity around defeating President Trump, they also offered sharply divergent visions of how to do that. Can any of them pull the party together and attract the independents necessary to win the purple states? What is going to decide the nomination: any particular issues, candidates’ personalities, California, or something else? In our final podcast of the year, Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, are joined by CPS Government Relations Principal Joe Hill and CPS Government Professional Jamie Ansorge to discuss how it may all play out.

Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, are joined by Jim Schultz, former Trump Administration official fresh off of his tour around Pennsylvania with Vice President Pence and the Trump rally in Hershey, PA. They argue about impeachment, the USMCA trade agreement, the Democratic primary field, and the 70-something seniors dominating today’s politics.

Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, are joined by Kaitlyn Martin to discuss the impeachment proceedings, the current state of business in Washington, and Congress’s to-do list before the year’s end.

With less than 3 months to go before the 2020 Iowa caucuses, we are closely following the top tier of declared Democratic candidates. Any movement in the weeks ahead could provide a clue about voters’ disaffection from the front-runners, and who may be able to step in and fill in any breach. Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, are joined by CPS Midwest Principal & Director Patrick Martin to analyze the latest political data and discuss how the Democratic campaign may shape up over the next few weeks.

With less than 3 months to go before the 2020 Iowa caucuses, we are closely following the top tier of declared Democratic candidates. Any movement in the weeks ahead could provide a clue about voters’ disaffection from the front-runners, and who may be able to step in and fill in any breach. Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, are joined by CPS Midwest Principal & Director Patrick Martin to analyze the latest political data and discuss how the Democratic campaign may shape up over the next few weeks.

Although the fiscal year technically ended in October, Congress couldn’t come to an agreement on how much to fund the government. Instead, they passed a short-term spending bill that keeps 2018 spending levels and expires Nov. 21. Budget experts don’t think we are in for a shutdown over Thanksgiving after the government runs out of money. But they can’t rule it out either. Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies Managing Partner, and Michael Bain, Government Relations Principal, discuss how it all may play out.

Mark Alderman and Howard Schweitzer, respectively Chairman and Managing Partner of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (CPS) discuss the latest developments in the 2020 Presidential campaign.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Director of Health Policy Alexandra Campau and Chairman Mark Alderman join CEO Howard Schweitzer to dissect the policy and politics of healthcare.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Director of Health Policy Alexandra Campau and Chairman Mark Alderman join CEO Howard Schweitzer to dissect the policy and politics of healthcare.

Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies’ John Dunn (Chicago), Pat Carey (Chicago), Katie Schwab (New York), and Rose Christ (New York) join Howard Schweitzer to explore strategies to navigate the progressive policy shift taking place in major cities across the country.

Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies’ John Dunn (Chicago), Pat Carey (Chicago), Katie Schwab (New York), and Rose Christ (New York) join Howard Schweitzer to explore strategies to navigate the progressive policy shift taking place in major cities across the country

Our co-hosts Howard Schweitzer and Kaitlyn Martin (Washington, DC) are joined by their colleagues Joe Hill (Philadelphia) and Jamie Ansorge (New York City) to evaluate the current Democratic primary field and discuss the October 15 Democratic primary debate.

Our co-hosts Howard Schweitzer and Kaitlyn Martin (Washington, DC) are joined by their colleagues Joe Hill (Philadelphia) and Jamie Ansorge (New York City) to evaluate the current Democratic primary field and discuss the October 15 Democratic primary debate.

Howard Schweitzer and Kaitlyn Martin from Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies welcome Steve Myrow, Managing Partner of policy research firm Beacon Policy Advisors, to discuss President Trump’s trade policy. In the latest episode, “Deconstructing Trump’s Trade Wars,” Howard and Steve---both former senior U.S. Treasury officials who also served together in high-ranking roles at the U.S. Export-Import Bank---break down the political impacts of Trump’s trade wars with China, Mexico, Canada, and the EU, their impacts on the global economy, and the ways this may affect the outcome in 2020. Tune in to listen as they explore in detail the key players and policies that are driving decisions that reverberate throughout the globe. The Beltway Briefing is an ongoing series covering the news of the day and constantly-evolving state of play in Washington, D.C. hosted by Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies. Please email PublicStrategies@cozen.com to subscribe to updates on our upcoming briefings and other exciting events.

Mark Alderman and Howard Schweitzer, respectively Chairman and Managing Partner of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (CPS) play a game of “true or false” to further discuss the implications of the impeachment investigation on the 2020 presidential race. They debate whether the impeachment inquiry is more likely to advance or hinder President Trump’s reelection efforts. They also talk about its impact on the Democratic primary campaigns and debate the current frontrunners’ strengths and weaknesses in their potential matchup against Donald Trump in 2020. Finally, Howard and Mark touch on the current state of the economy and raising fears of an economic recession. The Beltway Briefing is an ongoing CPS podcast series providing unique insights into the constantly-evolving state of play in Washington, D.C. Please email PublicStrategies@cozen.com to subscribe to the podcast and learn more about CPS.

Mark Alderman and Howard Schweitzer, respectively Chairman and Managing Partner of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (CPS), discuss key events that prompted Congress to begin the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. They break down potential effects the impeachment inquiry may have on both Trump’s re-election campaign and the President’s 2020 Democratic opponent Joe Biden, as well as other possible consequences of the looming impeachment showdown. The Beltway Briefing is an ongoing CPS podcast series providing unique insights into the constantly-evolving state of play in Washington, D.C. Please email PublicStrategies@cozen.com to subscribe to the podcast and learn more about CPS.