Politically Speaking Archives – Rasky Partners, Inc.

SVP Bethany Bassett on the In’s and Out’s of a Virtual Democratic Convention – The Hill

The Hill Lobbyists make do with virtual convention BY ALEX GANGITANO – 08/17/20 06:00 AM EDT The online format for the Democratic National Convention initially posed a major challenge for lobbyists looking to impress their clients, until they found that many were happy to give this year a pass. Conventions are usually a…

Managing Director George Cronin Quoted on WBUR re Upcoming Ballots Measures

WBUR Poll Finds Mass. Voters Split On Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Question August 12, 2020 By Simón Rios Massachusetts voters are evenly split on a ballot question that would fundamentally change how they select candidates for state and federal office. A new WBUR poll (topline, crosstabs), conducted by the MassINC Polling Group,…

George Cronin on how COVID-19 and our new reality has impacted referendums and signature gathering

The Horse Race: Episode 127 – The ‘Stay at Home’ Stretch This week George Cronin virtually sat down with our friends Steve Koczela, Jennifer Smith and Stephanie Murray on The Horse Race podcast to discuss how our new reality of social distancing and COVID-19 precautions are impacting referendums and ballot…

Former House Ways & Means Chair Jeffrey Sánchez Joins Firm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rasky Partners Announces Jeffrey Sánchez, Former Chair of House Ways & Means Committee Joining Firm BOSTON (October 25, 2019) – Rasky Partners, a leading independent communications and public affairs firm, announced today that former Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Jeffrey Sánchez, will join the firm…

George Cronin on the Key to Maintaining Clients (as heard on The Lobbying Show with Jim O’Brien)

The Lobbying Show: Episode 69: George Cronin – Rasky Partners, Inc. This week George Cronin sat down with The Lobbying Show’s Jim O’Brien to discuss ballot questions, client service and the keys to maintaining strong client relationships. Hear what George and Jim have to say here.

Larry Rasky Quoted in Washington Post re Biden Campaign

Joe Biden faces the Trump fusillade. Are he and his campaign up to it? By Matt Viser September 29 at 10:39 AM Some of Joe Biden’s supporters are voicing growing concern that his campaign is not prepared to weather the dual political rip currents suddenly reshaping the 2020 race —…

Larry Rasky Quoted in New York Times re Biden Campaign

Anxious Biden Allies May Unleash Super PAC Wary of the former vice president’s slipping poll numbers and the onslaught of attacks from President Trump, some Biden supporters want him to embrace a super PAC. By Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin Sept. 26, 2019 Allies of Joseph R. Biden Jr., concerned about his slipping…

George Cronin on the 2020 MA Ballot Questions (as heard on The Horse Race Podcast)

The Horse Race, “Episode 94: Murray Up” August 7, 2019 It’s that time of year, friends. Massachusetts Ballot Question Filing Day was yesterday. What are the major ballot initiatives and questions around them that people need to know? How much money will be spent? Which policy issues are best decided…

Larry Rasky Featured in the Boston Herald

The Boston Herald, “Democratic strategist Larry Rasky bullish on Joe Biden run,” April 1 2019 By Boston Herald Editorial Staff Democratic strategist and media relations expert Larry Rasky joined Boston Herald Radio’s “Morning Meeting” program Friday to comment on whether he thinks former Vice President Joe Biden will consider a…

Larry Rasky quoted in The Washington Post

The Washington Post, “Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign decision: Quietly agonizing as months go by,” February 14, 2019 By Matt Viser and Michael Scherer Joe Biden was going to decide whether to run for president by the end of 2018. That deadline slipped. Just after New Year’s, he said he would…