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Matt Klink

Owner and President at Klink Campaigns, Inc.
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Matt Klink is a veteran political consultant with almost three decades of political consulting experience. He has worked on hundreds of political campaigns at the federal, state and local levels. He has also worked on the ground on six continents in more than 35 countries. He is regularly quoted by media sources and is an expert at crisis management.

  • Democrats See Hope in Wisconsin and Florida Election Results
    Matt suggests Democrats view the Wisconsin win and Florida's narrowed margins as a positive trend. Despite Elon Musk's $20M campaign efforts, Democrats gained ground, indicating money isn't the sole campaign success factor. "Republican enthusiasm isn't strong but Democrat enthusiasm is through the roof," Matt notes, highlighting the impact on key independent voters.
  • Cory Booker's Record Speech: A Symbol of Democratic Dilemma
    Matt argues that Democrats praised Booker's speech as a success, despite it not being a classic filibuster. He questions its rhetorical purpose, suggesting Democrats lack a clear stance beyond opposing Trump. Matt highlights the need for Democrats to decide if they will filibuster specific legislation, as their base demands more aggressive tactics.
  • Democratic Struggles: Lack of Leadership and Messaging Issues
    Matt highlights Democrats' struggles, citing a lack of leadership and ineffective messaging. He notes their focus on unpopular issues and theatrics in Congress, which fail to influence debates. Matt suggests Democrats need to shift towards policies benefiting the majority, rather than relying on anti-Trump rhetoric or waiting for Republican missteps.
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  • Mr. West will not qualify for most state ballots. He has no campaign infrastructure, no ‘base’ and few known or expressed positions on any issues. He does have name identification among younger voters; however, that's not enough to make him a serious or credible candidate and certainly not a threat to either of the two top contenders.

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