# Doug Sosnik
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Douglas Brian Sosnik (born September 26, 1956), an American political strategist.Sosnik is a 1978 graduate of Duke University.
Sosnik is affiliated with the Democratic Party, and notably served as the political director for President Bill Clinton during his second term. He also was a campaign strategist for Massachusetts Senator John Kerry during his unsuccessful 2004 presidential bid.
The 2026 Midterms: Blue Wave Incoming?
Doug Sosnik joins Michael to break down the latest data on the 2026 midterms, explaining why history points toward a Democratic wave—even as polarization, redistricting, and campaign cash could limit the gains. Plus, why this year's election may tell us far less about the 2028 presidential race t...
Democrats have a 2028 problem
Are the 2026 midterms shaping up to be a massive blue wave, or will severe polarization keep the government divided? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," James Hohmann and former White House political director Doug Sosnik break down the changing working-class vote, the rise of the DSA and wha...
Doug Sosnik on Two Different Elections: 2026 and 2028
"We're 60 days away from a completely different political environment. And I think people are underestimating how different it's going to be, and how volatile it's going to be without really any moorings for either party."
So argues Doug Sosnik, former political director for Bill Clinton, one of...
1112: Secret Podcast: The Senators Who Suck
Today Sarah and JVL try to figure out who’s worse: John Fetterman or Susan Collins. (Give us your answer in the comments.) Also, the Big Orange Arch is coming. And we chew over Doug Sosnik’s recommendations for the Democratic party. It’s a big show.
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A 2026 Midterm Shift + Megyn Kelly on Trump, CNN & 2028
Mark Halperin does a live reported monologue with Democratic strategist Doug Sosnik, who gives an exclusive look at his new memo on the 2026 midterms, laying out why he sees opportunities for his party that didn’t seem to exist even two weeks ago.
Then, Megyn Kelly joins Mark to break down the ex...
Democrats have a 2028 problem
Are the 2026 midterms shaping up to be a massive blue wave, or will severe polarization keep the government divided? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," James Hohmann and former White House political director Doug Sosnik break down the changing working-class vote, the rise of the DSA and wha...
Is Trump About to Cost Republicans Congress?
Early voting begins in just a few days in many states, so the midterm elections are underway. Political strategist Doug Sosnik joins Michael to break down the forces shaping the battle for Congress. They examine shifting voter enthusiasm, Trump’s approval, the war in Iran, inflation and gas price...
Wave Watch (with Doug Sosnik and Ron Brownstein)
This week, Axe and Murphy are joined by excellent Hackeroos Doug Sosnik, veteran strategist and professional campaign war-room survivor, and Ron Brownstein, dean of political journalism and longtime electoral-map obsessive. The Hacks dive into the final stretch of the midterms—ads, polls, trends,...
Episode 1050: The Midterms, 27 Days Out — McLaughlin and Sosnik on Who Will Control Congress
With 27 days until the 2026 midterms, mail-in voting is already underway and the polls are moving. Since September, the generic ballot has shifted toward Democrats, and prediction markets now give them roughly a 90% chance of winning the House. But is the race as settled as it looks? Newt brings ...
393: Margins Matter with Mark McKinnon and Doug Sosnik
James and special guest host, Chief Media Advisor to the Bush presidential campaigns, Mark McKinnon, discuss their rise to politics in the pre-Trump era, Texas politics, faith, corruption, the responsibility of Congress after the midterms, nominating a president, and the outrageous campaign tac...
