Andrew Koneschusky | Source | Founder & CEO at Beltway Advisors
Andrew Koneschusky
Andrew Koneschusky is a crisis communications and public affairs expert with more than 20 years of experience counseling corporate executives, association CEOs, law firm partners, political candidates, nonprofit leaders and high-profile individuals. Andrew’s clients often find themselves in adversarial and high-stakes scenarios, including federal and state policy battles, government investigations, high-profile litigation, and business, political or personal conflicts. Andrew also specializes in countering negative press, mis- and disinformation, deepfakes, defamation, social media attacks and other attempts to manipulate the information and/or policy landscapes.
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Beltway Advisors
Founder & CEO
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CLS Strategies (https://www.clsstrategies.com/)
Partner
Jun 2010 – Nov 2021 -
LEVICK (http://levick.com/)
Vice President
Aug 2007 – Jun 2010
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AFP: Is Musk's political career descending to Earth?
Andrew Koneschusky, a political communications expert and former press secretary to Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, called the Wisconsin vote a "referendum" on Musk. "Watch closely for whether vulnerable Republicans begin to distance themselves from him in the weeks and months ahead."
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AFP: Shot in the arm: US Democrats at last see reason for cheer
"Last night's results were the shot in the arm Democrats needed," said political analyst Andrew Koneschusky, a former senior Democratic staffer in the US Senate.
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AFP: Trump power play triggers showdown with courts, Congress
With his dizzying moves to slash spending, abolish government departments and lay off much of the federal workforce, Donald Trump has upended the US constitutional order in an unprecedented assertion of executive might. "In theory, Congress is a co-equal branch of government but it may not be in practice if it continues to let Trump usurp its constitutional authority," said political analyst Andrew Koneschusky, a former Senate staffer.
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Trump-Musk Split: Political and Business Fallout Looms
Andrew notes, “The MAGA coalition remains loyal to Trump,” but the feud complicates his congressional control. Musk risks losing government contracts and facing investigations. The long-term impact hinges on Musk's next moves, potentially funding challengers or starting a new political movement. -
Musk's Political Influence: Waning Power or Strategic Bluster?
Andrew suggests Musk's influence may be diminishing, with the Senate likely to pare back the bill independently. He advises Trump to avoid a public clash with Musk, who remains influential due to his wealth. Musk's threats against Republicans may be more bluster than reality, as his political ventures have previously backfired, potentially risking his business interests. -
Democrats Gain Momentum in Wisconsin and Florida Elections
Andrew notes Democrats' "double-digit gains in Florida," hinting at a shift in competitive districts. In Wisconsin, a liberal judge's win is seen as a rebuke of Elon Musk. These results, alongside recent state legislative flips, indicate dissatisfaction with Trump and Musk. The question remains: can Democrats maintain this momentum?
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"This debate may go down in the history books. Break out the popcorn," said Andrew Koneschusky, a former press secretary for US Senate leader Chuck Schumer.
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"The striking thing about this debate is, it's the first time in history where we'll see a prosecutor and convicted felon facing off against each other," Andrew Koneschusky, a PR expert and former press secretary for US Senate leader Chuck Schumer, told AFP.
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The company’s titanic success within the AI industry has made regulatory scrutiny “inevitable,” says Andrew Koneschusky, CEO of crisis communications firm Beltway Advisors. “Success and technological innovation put a target on a company’s back,” he says. Looking forward, Koneschusky predicts that while investors might be spooked by the subpoena, customers will continue to line up for Nvidia’s industry-leading products.
