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Brad Bannon

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Brad Bannon is President of Bannon Communications Research, a Washington, D.C. based political polling and consulting firm.

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Brad Bannon’s Biography

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President of Bannon Communications Research which polls for progressive advocacy groups, labor unions and Democrats.

Guest host of the nationally syndicated progressive talk radio, Leslie Marshall Show and a political analyst on Politics Tonight on CLTV, the cable news station of WGNTV and the Chicago Tribune.

Blogger at The Hill, Roll Call, Politico and USNews.

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A New Democratic National Security Agenda

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By Brad Bannon
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For too long, Democrats have allowed Republicans to define the terms of debate on national security. That has been a mistake. Thanks for reading Brad’s Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. The renewed fighting with Iran makes that mistake more dangerous than ever. Donald Trump promised Americans that he would end America’s forever wars.
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Democrats Can Chart a Better Course Through America’s Imperial Overreach

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By Brad Bannon
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America’s 250th birthday should be more than an opportunity to celebrate our nation’s remarkable past. It should also be a moment to reflect on the choices that will determine our future. That reflection begins with a difficult question: Are we in danger of repeating the mistakes that caused great powers throughout history to decline? Thanks for reading Brad’s Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
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Trump’s Inflation Problem Could Decide the 2026 Midterms

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By Brad Bannon
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Democratic strategist James Carville famously said, “It’s the economy, stupid.” More than three decades later, that advice remains as relevant as ever. Subscribe for free to receive polling insights, messaging analysis, campaign strategy, and interviews with some of the most influential voices in politics—delivered straight to your inbox.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Blogging for Politico.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Yes. I'm that old.

Why did you become a journalist?

To keep my head from exploding with anger and frustration.