Matthew Dowd

Matthew Dowd has been a campaign strategist in races throughout the country. In 30 years, Dowd has worked for Democrats and Republicans, most recently serving as chief strategist for President George W. Bush in 2004.

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Wright Way or the Right Way: What Obama Needs to Do Now


Opinion by Matthew Dowd, ABC News Political Contributor So, let's focus on Barack Obama and his campaign and see where things stand in aftermath of latest Rev. Wright events. First, what Rev. Wright has done in last few days is,...

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April 30, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (105)

Lessons from a Tough Campaign


As we head into the debate this week in Pennsylvania -- only a week from the Democratic primary there -- let’s take a look at lessons learned this week in this rough and tumble campaign. Hillary Clinton was again hounded...

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April 14, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (67)

Does Experience Really Matter?


Opinion by Matthew Dowd, ABC New Political Contributor At a time when Hillary Clinton falls further and further behind in the delegate count to Barack Obama, and the chances of her winning the Democratic nomination look more and more like...

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April 8, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (150)