2024 Election Watch
Post Democratic National Convention
with
Brenda Gianiny
Pollster for Fmr. Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Senator Mitch McConnell
AND
Doug Schoen
Pollster for Fmr. President Bill Clinton and Fmr. Mayor Mike Bloomberg
Following the second convention of this pivotal election year, The Common Good hosted two of the most prominent pollster-political strategists to evaluate the potential terrain gained or lost in the process of finalizing the Democratic Party nomination for Kamala Harris. They assessed voter sentiment and the pressing issues driving the ballot in November. Attendees were invited to listen in and bring their questions to Republican pollster/strategist Brenda Gianiny and Democratic pollster/strategist Doug Schoen.
Both guest speakers had played pivotal roles in numerous successful campaigns at the highest levels of office. Covering everything from the leanings of key battleground states, the weaknesses of either party’s ticket, to topics like abortion and immigration, Gianiny and Schoen provided expert insights into the 2024 election landscape.
About Out Speakers
Brenda Gianiny, founding principal of Axis Research, is a nationally recognized expert in public opinion research with over two decades of experience in corporate America and Republican political campaigns. A seasoned pollster, she has advised presidential campaigns, U.S. Senate races, and local elections, including serving as the primary pollster for Bush-Cheney '04 and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Brenda’s expertise extends to corporate strategy, providing public policy and market insights for companies like Walmart, Anheuser-Busch, and ExxonMobil. Known for her client-focused approach, she integrates into teams to deliver data-driven strategies that maximize results.
In 2022, she worked on campaigns ranging from Senate Minority Whip John Thune to outgoing Congresswoman Liz Cheney. Brenda is also a frequent guest lecturer at institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Northwestern, sharing her insights on research and strategy.
Douglas E. Schoen is a veteran Democratic campaign consultant with over 40 years of experience and a founding partner of Penn, Schoen & Berland. Recognized as a co-inventor of overnight polling, he was named Pollster of the Year in 1996 for his role in President Bill Clinton’s re-election campaign.
Schoen has advised prominent political figures, including NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Indiana Governor Evan Bayh, as well as international leaders like British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. His corporate clients include AOL Time Warner, Procter & Gamble, and AT&T.
An author of several books, Schoen regularly contributes to outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post and appears frequently as a Fox News contributor. A magna cum laude graduate of Harvard, he also holds a Harvard Law degree and a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford.
