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Both Parties Are Trying to Lose the Presidential Race

Republicans and Democrats seem determined to “gift” the presidential race to each other. From scrutiny about Biden’s faculties to Trump’s legal issues and poor track record with independents, Nathan Gonzales frames out what the field looks like with both sides poised to nominate the “weakest candidate possible.”

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How the Zicklin Index Can Help You

For some companies, having their political activity evaluated by the CPA-Zicklin Index can be intimidating; for others, it’s exhilarating. But as the number of companies being rated continues to expand, it’s important to know what to expect, how much weight to give the index, and what level of compliance makes sense.

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Spotlight on … Taylor Lustig

PepsiCo’s director of government affairs and corporate citizenship discusses her career trajectory and why PepsiCo considers itself “a playground for curious people.” Plus, Lustig shares insights into her time studying in Cambodia and co-writing a book about public service with other young women she worked with in the Obama White House.

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Spotlight on … Suzanne Swink

The new vice president of government relations at KORE Power discusses the enthusiasm of people working in the clean energy industry, the satisfaction she gets from her moonlighting gig as an adjunct instructor, and pursuing the Council’s Certificate in Public Affairs Management.

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Despite Uncertainty, 2024 Battlegrounds Taking Shape

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There are a lot of unknowns looking ahead to the 2024 elections, but one thing we do know is where the key fights will take place. Read on for Nathan Gonzales’ analysis of how these unknowns seem likely to shake out and what to expect from battleground states in next year’s Presidential and Congressional elections.

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Virtual Workshop: Advocacy Content Creation

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Spotlight on … Makini Nyanteh

Spotlight on … Makini Nyanteh February 2023 Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer American Institutes for Research (AIR) You’re a recent graduate of the Public Affairs Institute. What attracted...
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State Government Relations Teams Focus on Branding

Government relations teams play an important role in their organization’s branding. State and local officials are making decisions that affect your organization, but are they aware of the contributions your company is making? Keep reading for expert insights when communicating your organization’s story.

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Independent Voters Have the Final, and Future, Say

Why didn’t the “red wave” so many experts predicted materialize in the 2022 midterms? With an unpopular Democratic president in office and economic pessimism weighing on voters, Republican success seemed likely. Nathan Gonzales explains what turned independents off in 2022 and why we need to keep an eye on this voting bloc in 2024.

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Midterms Shift Action to States, Localities

The midterms left us with slim margins and the prospect of even more gridlock at the federal level. Discover why those looking to move the needle in either direction have shifted focus to the states and localities, as well as a breakdown of the challenges they’ll face.

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Spotlight on … Kendra Brown

With a master’s in divinity as well as both a J.D. and a master’s in law, Kendra Brown brings a varied knowledge base to her work as Mastercard’s vice president of public policy, U.S. federal affairs. Read on for how she is taking meaningful steps in the DEI landscape.

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It’s Time to Listen to the Politicians

Nathan Gonzales explains why there’s a difference between “what happened in an election and what politicians think happened” and dives into the issues to listen for as politicians diagnose the midterm results and the implications for 2024.

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Hoping to Be Wrong about 2022

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Prepare for a tumultuous post-election period that could escalate debates over the legitimacy of results. Nathan Gonzales breaks down how we could find ourselves with an even uglier election denial in 2024.

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Embrace the Uncertainty of the Midterms

Will Republicans sweep Congress? Will congressional control be split between parties? Will Democrats make gains in both chambers? Nathan Gonzales dives into the uncertainty of the midterms and how the overturning of Roe v. Wade, President Biden’s approval rating and other factors may (or may not) mean unexpected results in November.

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Spotlight on … Charlyn Stanberry

The National Association of Broadcasters’ vice president of government relations offers insights for getting Capitol Hill staffers up to speed on your advocacy topics and how to develop relationships that will keep you on their radar.

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What if it’s All Wrong: 2022 Election Edition

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Will the midterm elections follow historical precedent, or will they be influenced by a confluence of data and circumstances that vary from the norm? Nathan Gonzales breaks down how President Joe Biden’s approval rating, opinions of independent voters, the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, and other factors are making this election cycle difficult to predict.

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Spotlight on … Lee Anderson

The vice president of government and public affairs with General Mills shares his experience leading the organization through the pandemic, the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, where General Mills is headquartered, and his commitment to DEI and racial equity issues. Learn more about Lee.

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It’s Not an Anti-incumbent Election

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After watching more than a handful of Republican and Democratic incumbents struggle or even lose their primaries, it might be easy to assume that voters are poised to punish candidates from both parties in November. Nathan Gonzales explains why you shouldn’t assume we’re in for a “throw the bums out” election.

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Spotlight on … Rachel McCleery

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Ford’s U.S. manufacturing policy director recounts what she learned from the late congressman John Dingell when she worked on his staff early in her career and shares insights into the complex process of policymaking.

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Spotlight on … Theresa (Terri) Fariello

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United Airlines’ senior vice president of government affairs and global public policy discusses the road back from the pandemic’s darkest days, as well as her journey from handing out McGovern for President brochures at the age of 10 to how her law background prepared her for public affairs work.

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Spotlight on … Molly Njeru Ryan

The vice president of government affairs & policy for Global Blood Therapeutics discusses her journey from hosting a radio show in Kenya to finding her calling as a policy expert and executive in the health care field

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