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Todd Domke

Republican Political Analyst
Todd Domke

WBUR political analyst Todd Domke is a media consultant specializing in public relations and strategy.

As a political consultant, Domke worked in the late 1980s and early 1990s with GOPAC and the National Republican Congressional Committee to develop strategies, tactics and training for challenger candidates, culminating in the GOP winning majority control of the U.S. House in 1994. He has lectured at RNC campaign schools, congressional candidate workshops, media seminars and Boston colleges.

He has been widely quoted as a political analyst in media outlets including NPR, CNN, ABCNews.com and The Wall Street Journal. During the 2008 presidential race he wrote a column for The Boston Globe. Some of his op-eds were evaluation scorecards that can be used to analyze politics in 2012: “Do-it yourself debate predictions,” “Who has the media edge?” and “Who rates as a running mate?”

Todd is co-author of “Cain and Abel at Work: How to Overcome Office Politics,” published by Broadway Books, “The Conservative’s Dictionary: Witty, Wicked Definitions to Drive Liberals Wild,” published by St. Martin’s Press, and author of “Grounded,” a humorous children’s novel published by Alfred A. Knopf. Over the years, he has ghostwritten speeches, articles and books for leaders in business, education, government and politics.

Recent stories

Why Scott Brown Lost

November 09, 2012
Sen. Scott Brown, after his Election Night concession speech (Dominick Reuter for WBUR)

For the GOP to make a comeback in Massachusetts, WBUR’s Republican analyst says it needs to be a more inclusive, creative, reform party.

What If Scott Brown Loses?

November 01, 2012
Surrounded by police officers, U.S. Sen. Scott Brown speaks during a campaign event in Milford on Thursday. (Steven Senne/AP)

WBUR’s political analyst tries out a few post-election scenarios.

Reputation Of Mass. In 2013: Most Liberal, Libertarian, Libertine State?

October 29, 2012
(AP File Photo)

WBUR’s political analyst cautions that in voting for this year’s ballot questions, we could unknowingly be determining the reputation of our state.

TV Ad War — Brown Vs. Warren

October 25, 2012

Our analyst says the TV ad war between the Senate candidates tells the tale of how the race evolved.

Obama Wins And Loses Debate By Being Prosecutorial

October 23, 2012

Our analyst writes: Obama’s strategy was to be prosecutorial, and he succeeded. Romney’s strategy was to be reassuringly presidential, and he too succeeded.

New Congressman Likely For Mass.: Tisei Expected To Beat Tierney

October 19, 2012

Few candidates enjoy the kind of “perfect storm” that enabled Sen. Brown to win his seat. But Richard Tisei, a moderate Republican, is riding a similar wave.

Debate Didn't Change The Dynamic; Obama More Aggressive, But Not More Persuasive

October 17, 2012
President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in the second presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. on Tuesday. (Charles Dharapak/AP)

WBUR’s Republican analyst examines two post-debate polls and says the debate was combative, but not conclusive.

2nd Presidential Debate Seems Pivotal But Unpredictable

October 14, 2012
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney  and President Barack Obama  shake hands before the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)

WBUR’s analyst tries to anticipate what will happen Tuesday night.

Biden Upstages Biden In Debate; Ryan Wins By Default

October 12, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden and Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan shake hands after the vice presidential debate at Centre College in Danville, Ky. on Thursday. (Michael Reynolds/AP)

Last night’s debate raised expectations and pressures for Obama and Romney. You can bet that both will be aware at the next debate that they’re being viewed in split screen.

Brown Does Slightly Better Than Warren In Debate, But Not Enough To Change The Race

October 10, 2012

WBUR’s analyst scores the latest U.S. Senate debate on his new DIY scorecard.

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