Dan Payne
Democratic Political Analyst
WBUR political analyst Dan Payne is president of Payne & Co., of Boston. He has produced advertising for and provided other communications services to Democratic candidates, as well as businesses, unions, hospitals and nonprofit organizations, trade associations, colleges and universities.
His political clients have included: U.S. Sens. John Kerry and Edward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts; U.S. Reps. Barney Frank, Edward Markey and John Tierney, of Massachusetts; Independent Gov. Angus King, of Maine; Gov. Madeleine Kunin, of Vermont.
Dan has directed courses in political communications at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, Institute of Politics, done analysis during the last three presidential campaigns for NPR and WBUR, and has written columns on the 2004 and 2008 presidential campaigns for The Boston Globe, and served as a regular political analyst for various Boston-area news outlets.
Other clients have included: Partners HealthCare, Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Massachusetts Hospital Association, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation, Brandeis University and the University of Massachusetts.
Recently published
O Canada. Things To Know For Those Thinking Of Moving There Post-Election
With Trump heading to the White House you may be thinking seriously about heading north.
Commentary: Why Not Us? Mass., Again, Has Elected Officials Ready To Lead
As Democrats lick their wounds, they would be wise to turn to Massachusetts, Dan Payne writes.
Commentary: How It Went Downhill For Hillary Clinton
While Trump offered easy answers to complex problems, Clinton gave us sermons about being good and working together, writes analyst Dan Payne.
Payne & Domke On What To Expect In A Trump Presidency
While one of the most dizzyingly contentious and controversial races this country has seen is now in the rear-view mirror, thoughts turn to an uncertain future.
Payne & Domke: Tight Hassan-Ayotte Race May Not Mirror Party Victory In Presidential Race In N.H.
Many people believe as goes the presidential contest will impact the Senate race between Hassan and Ayotte. But not necessarily, our political analysts say.
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Payne & Domke On The Final Campaign Days Of Election 2016
Candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been swinging away at each other with vigor.
Commentary: Test Your Knowledge With This Final Exam On Trump's Presidential Campaign
Before Donald Trump's truly bizarre campaign comes to a close, here's one last chance to test your knowledge of what happened.
Commentary: The Other Branch On The Ballot: Key Cases Facing The Supreme Court
The nomination of Judge Merrick Garland remains in limbo. Republicans say they are waiting for the outcome of the presidential election.
'This Is Not An Issue-Oriented Campaign' — And There Are 2 Weeks Left Until Election Day
Our political analysts discusses the candidates' odds with just two weeks to Election Day.
Analysis: How The Final Debate Went — And What To Expect As Election Day Approaches
Our political analysts weigh in on the third and final presidential debate.