Reed Galen

Reed Galen is an independent political strategist who has worked for President George W. Bush, Sen. John McCain and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Admit It, Dems: You Don't Want to Win in 2020

The knock from Republicans, Never-Trumpers and moderate Dems is that most of the 2020 candidates are too far to the left and out of touch. Last week’s display confirmed it. This was a definitive example of a party controlled by its fringe elements, preferring purity over victory.

By Reed Galen

September 18, 2019

Admit It, Dems: You Don't Want to Win in 2020

If Democratic Party leaders aren’t re-watching last week’s debate in Houston, they should. If they have watched it and aren’t freaking out over what they see,

By Reed Galen

September 18, 2019

OPINION: After Election Day, The Real Work Begins to End Two-Party Monopoly

Americans are already voting in the midterm elections. Next week, after another ugly election cycle, we’ll achieve some level of clarity on the political direction of the United States

By Reed Galen

November 1, 2018