From Primaries to Presidential Campaigns: A Conversation with Robby Mook

Join us for a lunchtime conversation with Robby Mook, political commentator and veteran campaign strategist who managed Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. With a track record that includes landmark victories in gubernatorial, Senate, and congressional races, Mook brings a behind-the-scenes perspective on what it takes to build and run winning campaigns. 

From primary battles to national elections, he’ll share insights into strategy, messaging, and the evolving political landscape. Expect a candid and engaging discussion on the realities of modern campaigning!

*Lunch will be served

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OFF-THE-RECORD: In keeping with our long tradition at the IOP to ensure honest and candid discussions of politics, this event is off-the-record.

About Robby Mook

Robby Mook is a nationally recognized campaign manager and strategist who ran the 2016 presidential campaign for Hillary Clinton. Mook’s successes include the 2013 election of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe – the first time in 40 years that Virginians elected a governor from the same party as the sitting U.S President – and the 2008 election of Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire’s first woman Senator. He also was state director for Clinton’s 2008 presidential primary campaign in three states where she defeated Barack Obama in the primaries. In 2012, he served as Executive Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.