Kenneth Baer
- : Kenneth Baer, Founder and Co-Editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, is a former White House speechwriter, author, and analyst who has made his mark in politics, business, and academia. As the founder of Baer Communications, LLC, he has written for and advised Fortune 500 executives, non-profit leaders, presidential candidates, and elected officials at every level of government. During the 2004 election, he was a senior advisor to the Joe Lieberman for President campaign and later advised the Kerry-Edwards campaign on a variety of policy issues. Before founding Baer Communications in 2001, Baer was Deputy Director of Speechwriting for Gore-Lieberman 2000 and Senior Speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore; he also wrote on technology and telecommunications issues for FCC Chairman William E. Kennard. Baer is the author of Reinventing Democrats: The Politics of Liberalism from Reagan to Clinton (University Press of Kansas, 2000), has published commentaries in publications such as Slate, The Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post, and has been a political analyst on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, ABC News, NPR, BBC, and CBC. Baer has a doctorate in Politics from Oxford University and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. In addition to running Baer Communications, he has taught at Georgetown University and at Johns Hopkins University. During the 2004 election, Baer was an online columnist for The American Prospect. Currently, he is a contributor to the popular blog, www.TPMCafe.com.
Every Vote Counts
Once again, Florida and its votes are in question. Ever since the DNC stripped Florida and Michigan of its delegates for violating party rules and holding their primaries ahead of the nominating contest window (which opened on 5 February), there...more »
Posted on February 13, 2008 5:34 PM
A Comeback, I Kid You Not
A quick take: this is a very, very big night for Hillary Clinton. Yesterday, this morning even, no one in the chattering class thought she would have much of a prayer. The polls were trending toward Obama; the exit polls...more »
Posted on February 6, 2008 12:14 AM
In Search of the Security Vote
One thing to look for in the results tonight is which Democrat carries the Ground Zero belt. By that, I don’t mean the southern Manhattan district where the Twin Towers once stood, but the congressional districts in the outer boroughs...more »
Posted on February 5, 2008 6:03 PM
Where is Mike Henry?
A friend who has toiled for one of the now defeated Democratic presidential candidates called me as I was walking out of Hillary Clinton’s spirited campaign event at Nashua North High School this afternoon. I gave him my thoughts on...more »
Posted on January 6, 2008 1:48 PM
A Regular Gal
I first met Hillary Clinton 16 years ago in a food court in a mall in Derry, New Hampshire. Then, both of us had significantly more hair (hers kept back in a signature headband; mine actually covering my head). Then,...more »
Posted on January 5, 2008 1:48 PM
From Concord, NH: Obama's Music
While Concord High School looks brand new (or at least recently renovated), the gym reminds me of the gym from Back to the Future: old flannel banners line the walls, lots of iron supports criss-cross the ceiling, golden wooden bleachers...more »
Posted on January 4, 2008 1:00 PM
Iowa winnows; New Hampshire tests
Iowa winnows the field; New Hampshire tests front-runners. That is the conclusion of Northeastern’s William Mayer after studying the history of the two contests, and this year is no different. The Obama victory is big news, but everyone needs to...more »
Posted on January 3, 2008 6:35 PM
Pondering Predictions
After thoroughly embarrassing myself four years ago by predicting a Dean-Clark footrace for the Democratic nomination, I have decided not to take up Andrew’s call for predictions. But like all elections, what you predict is based on the classic...more »
Posted on January 3, 2008 9:46 AM
Springbreak in Syria
Should Nancy Pelosi have gone to Syria? MJ say yes. He passionately believes that the US should be having a robust diplomatic dialogue with Damascus. While the argument of whether or not the US should be engaging Bashar Assad is...more »
Posted on April 8, 2007 9:13 PM
Beat that Drum
Max links to the critics. Kevin Drum understands my argument and ably posts a reply....more »
Posted on February 15, 2007 11:30 AM
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My apologies. Here's the passthrough: http://www.tnr.com/doc.mhtml?pt=%2Fr%2FD47SS1fP7y5TRNXXfNS%3D%3D
Posted at November 14, 2005 8:26 AM in response to Will 2006 be a re-run of 1994?
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I changed the link. Check it out now.
Posted at August 18, 2005 11:34 AM in response to Will She or Won't She?
