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Brett O’Donnell

Brett O’Donnell is communications strategist and president at O’Donnell and Associates, Ltd. He was chief strategist for Michele Bachmann’s 2012 presidential campaign and assisted Mitt Romney in preparing for the Florida primary debate. He was director of debate for 18 years at Liberty University, leading the school’s team to numerous championships.

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Test, Passed

Romney Wins Debate War

The president won the third debate on points, but he scored no ‘knockout punch,’ says Brett O’Donnell.

Brett O’Donnell

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What to Watch For Monday Night

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Expert Opinion

Fight Night!

Obama won on points, but not by enough to change the basic narrative of the campaign. Ace debate coach Brett O’Donnell on Romney’s economic edge.

Brett O’Donnell

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Round 2

The Town-Hall Tightrope

Brett O’Donnell, America’s premier debate coach, on what Obama needs to do to avoid the ‘incumbent trap.’

Brett O’Donnell

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Biden vs. Ryan

The Yin and Yang Debate

In the back and forth of this undercard event, both Biden and Ryan accomplished their goals, says Brett O’Donnell.

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What to Watch For Tonight

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Debate Face-Off

Mitt Offense Trumped Obama Defense

While Romney took the fight to Obama, the president played it safe, avoiding clashing with the ideas advanced by the Republican nominee. Obama played not to lose—and lost, says Brett O’Donnell.

Brett O’Donnell

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DEBATE PREP

What to Watch For Tonight

At last, the pregame show is over. Brett O’Donnell, America’s premier debate coach, on the key pivot points in the first Obama-Romney throwdown.

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