By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/democratic-and-gop-strategists-on-how-parties-should-respond-to-midterm-results Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio For perspective on how both parties are responding to the historic election wins, Geoff Bennett spoke with two strategists from both sides of the political aisle. Mo Elleithee is the former spokesman for the Democratic National Committee, and Doug Heye is a former spokesman for the Republican National Committee. Listen to this Segment By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz
Democratic and GOP strategists on how parties should respond to midterm results
In short
Operatives on both sides of the aisle are weighing the next moves for their respective party leadership following key midterm wins. Geoff Bennett hosted the discussion to break down how each organization can adapt. The analysis included insights from former Democratic National Committee spokesman Mo Elleithee and former Republican National Committee spokesman Doug Heye. Both figures examined the strategic pathways now facing party leaders.
Key points
- Political operatives evaluated how party leaders should respond after historic midterm vi…: Political operatives evaluated how party leaders should respond after historic midterm victories.
- Strategists from both major parties assessed the upcoming strategic steps for their organ…: Strategists from both major parties assessed the upcoming strategic steps for their organizations.
- Experienced former national committee spokesmen provided their respective party viewpoint…: Experienced former national committee spokesmen provided their respective party viewpoints to Geoff Bennett.