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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Democratic Convention: Mechanics Good, Message Missing


Opinion by Matthew Dowd, ABC News Political Contributor Sitting in Denver at the Democratic Convention and for me it's a bit of a surreal experience attending as member of media. I have been involved with operations and planning at two...

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August 26, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (98)

VP Choice: Another Meaningful '08 Moment


Opinion by Matthew Dowd, ABC News Political Contributor Well, the two major party candidates are about to make the one of the most important decisions they will make in their political lives…and possibly their lives in total. Who will Obama...

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August 20, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (83)

Michigan Memories & Musings


Opinion by Matthew Dowd, ABC News Political Contributor So, I am sitting by the shores of Lake Michigan with my feet in the warm sand relaxing, reading and wondering about life and what to make of the latest events in...

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August 8, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (10)