Mark Penn

Opinion March 20

MARK PENN: The only thing that will save Democrats in the age of Trump

After the 2024 election, voters have taken a look back and Joe Biden’s ratings and the Democratic Party's have tumbled. They see a leader who let the left run his administration.

Opinion March 3

Trump is popular and so are many of his policies. Democrats are tanking

Latest poll is good news for Trump and awful for Democrats. The president has a 52% job rating. His plans to end government waste and deport criminal illegal aliens are both popular.

Opinion January 2

Democrats paid the price for abandoning moderate Clinton-era policies

In the Clinton era, Democrats pursued moderate policies and the party prospered. But they shifted left and Biden era policies sent the party into uncharted waters.

Opinion November 13

MARK PENN: 8 lessons for Democrats and Donald Trump

Every day in the mainstream media, Trump was dumped on as hysterical and Harris praised as positive and sane while pushing for national unity.

Opinion November 6

MARK PENN: Trump's triumph sends major message. It's the working class and middle America that run our country

Donald Trump is likely the only Republican who could have won this race because only he was able to speak to the working class voters who feel left out of a Democratic agenda.

OPINION September 6

Harris, Trump and 2024: Debates, policies and press scrutiny are critical not optional

In the past, political campaigns focused on finding people with exceptional qualifications and accomplishments. Campaigns were not perfect but met the threshold of informing voters.

OPINION August 23

Kamala Harris’ big night helps Democrats reverse their fortunes

Kamala Harris' important convention speech highlighted how she helped reset her party's fortunes and brought back key constituencies like Blacks, young voters and women.

OPINION June 28

Joe Biden's debate gamble backfires

Just about every focus group and pundit agree that the Biden campaign took on a lot of water following Thursday's debate against Trump.

OPINION May 31

Does the guilty verdict destroy Trump or make him even stronger?

I opposed the Republican attempt to use the personal life of Bill Clinton to impeach him, and this attempt to use the personal life of Donald Trump to jail him is no different.

OPINION May 29

Trump might be winning now, but here are four things that could change that

The presidential election is getting closer and former President Trump is in the lead. But there are four major things that could shake up the race from the debates to Trump's pick for running mate.

OPINION March 21, 2024

Schumer taught Democrats and Biden a powerful lesson

New York Democrat and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer created a firestorm of controversy when he called on Israel's prime minister to step aside in a speech last week.

OPINION March 8, 2024

Biden gave 'speech of his life' at SOTU. Here are 3 things he did right and 3 things he got wrong

President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address on Thursday night. He succeeded in several key ways. But he also fell short. Let's look at it all.

OPINION January 8, 2024

Trump could win Iowa but voters' second choice is absolutely critical

Republicans will vote in the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15. Americans would not be surprised if Trump won them this year. But the battle for second place is what matters most here.

OPINION November 9, 2023

The real reason Republicans aren't winning swing voters

Election night 2023 wasn't what Republicans were expecting to hear from the voters.

OPINION October 20, 2023

Biden’s Oval Office speech on Israel, Ukraine had this secret weapon

President Biden addressed the nation Thursday in a speech from the Oval Office on support for Israel and Ukraine. It had one special element that has been missing from most addresses.

OPINION August 24, 2023

No likely Republican candidate emerges from debate to take on Trump

The first Republican presidential debate provided no obvious candidate to oppose the poll leader Donald Trump. But here are the ones most likely to challenge after the debate.

OPINION May 23, 2023

Durham report's shocking findings still rejected by this group, despite media lies about Hunter Biden, Trump

Durham report's shocking findings still rejected by this group, despite media lies about Hunter Biden, Trump. Press stoked claims that were skewered by facts.

OPINION April 6, 2023

Donald Trump indictment changes 2024 race, but not the way you think

Former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign has been invigorated by the indictment.

OPINION March 3, 2023

Americans need this Amendment more than ever right now

The need for America to re-affirm the First Amendment and its principles has once again been underscored by the findings about the origins and impact of the coronavirus.

OPINION February 8, 2023

Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union is his campaign manifesto and he's just taken a big gamble

President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. It appears from his speech that the president is getting close to declaring his plans to run for reelection.

OPINION January 23, 2023

Biden's immigration crisis: Time for president, new Congress to find lasting, bipartisan solution

67% of Americans think Biden’s executive orders have encouraged illegal immigration, and 57% think they have increased the flow of drugs and crime into the U.S.

OPINION December 8, 2022

Musk revealed extent of Hunter Biden censorship by releasing Twitter Files

Musk’s release of Twitter Files revealed extent of Hunter Biden censorship. Now, 59% of Americans believe laptop story was real, even half of Democrats.

OPINION November 3, 2022

My top predictions have midterm election map turning red, just how red?

My top predictions have midterm election map turning both houses of Congress red, just how red? Key GOP candidates Oz, Vance could lead to Senate victory.

OPINION October 26, 2022

The inflation electorate will hold Biden and Democrats accountable at midterms

Inflation is far more pernicious than any tax, and most Americans blame Joe Biden and the Democrats.

OPINION October 20, 2022

Democrats oblivious to rising tide of unhappy voters may be shocked by Republican midterm wins

Democrats oblivious to rising tide of unhappy voters upset over key issues like inflation, crime and immigration may be shocked by Republican wave election

OPINION October 12, 2022

Enough already -- Biden, Dems and Republicans should stop tearing down the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is facing declining approval, but attackers of the Court represent institutions with even lower ratings.

OPINION April 1, 2022

Biden needs to pivot on these 5 issues before a tornado hits Democrats

Even as President Joe Biden is facing off against an evil tyrant in Russia—an event that usually benefits presidential ratings—he is facing dropping approval numbers.