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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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Romney Wins Debate War

Test, Passed

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

Brett O’Donnell | Published Oct 23, 2012

Fight Night!

Expert Opinion

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 | Published Oct 17, 2012

The Town-Hall Tightrope

Round 2

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

Brett O’Donnell | Published Oct 16, 2012

The Yin and Yang Debate

Biden vs. Ryan

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

Brett O’Donnell | Published Oct 12, 2012

Mitt Offense Trumped Obama Defense

Debate Face-Off

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 | Published Oct 04, 2012

What to Watch For Tonight

DEBATE PREP

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.

Brett O’Donnell | Published Oct 03, 2012

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