Ben Nuckels (born January,18 1979) is an American political strategist[1] and former campaign manager.[2] Nuckels is a founding partner of the Washington D.C.–based Democratic media consulting business, Strother Nuckels Strategies.[3]
Ben Nuckels | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 18, 1979 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Political Consultant |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Website | www |
Career
editNuckels has helped elect Governors,[4] Senators, Members of Congress,[5] State Supreme Court Justices,[6] and Mayors.[7] Nuckels was the media strategist for Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ victory over Governor Scott Walker[8] in 2018 that the Washington Post labeled, "…potentially the greatest Democratic victory of the midterms.”[9] In 2022, Nuckels reprised his role in Evers' victory over Wisconsin businessman Tim Michels.[10]
Nuckels has helped re-elect U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana,[11] Congresswoman Betty McCollum of Minnesota,[12] and Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer of Iowa,[13] and former New Hampshire Governor and current Senator Maggie Hassan.[14] Nuckels has also produced public affairs advertising for Airbnb,[15] and helped defeat soccer superstar David Beckham's MLS soccer stadium proposal at PortMiami.[16]
Prior to consulting, Nuckels was the campaign manager to former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn's successful election that Real Clear Politics deemed one of the top upsets in the country in 2010.[17] He also served as Chief of Staff to Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton.[18]
Nuckels has also been a subject matter expert in publications such as the New York Times,[19] Detroit Free Press,[20] Fox News,[21] and Campaigns & Elections Magazine.[22]
Personal life
editNuckels was born in Carroll, Iowa.[23] Nuckels is now a Wisconsin resident.[24]
References
edit- ^ "With days until Iowa, Dems in knots". Fox News. March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Pat Quinn Hires Ben Nuckels As Campaign Manager". The Huffington Post. May 12, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Strother Nuckels Strategies". Strother Nuckels Strategies. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "The Pulse: New Manager for Quinn Campaign". The New York Times. May 7, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Strother Nuckels Strategies". Strother Nuckels Strategies. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Voters reject abortion bans. Republicans keep pushing them. What's going on?". Los Angeles Times. April 14, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "The "Unicorn" Write-In Victory for Mayor of Detroit" (PDF). Joe Slade White & Company. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Congressman Sean Duffy abruptly resigns". Wisconsin Examiner. August 26, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Democrats take three battleground states that sealed Trump's victory". The Washington Post. November 7, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "'Doing the right thing': Inside Tony Evers' campaign ad strategy". The Cap Times. November 21, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "2019 REED AWARD WINNERS". Campaigns & Elections Magazine. February 22, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Disbursements". Federal Elections Commission. Federal Elections Commission (FEC). Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "2019 PEOPLE'S CHOICE POLLIE AWARD WINNERS". American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC). Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Campaign case study: The art of rapid response". Miscellany Blue. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Strother Nuckels Strategies Tugs At Heartstrings for Airbnb; Share Better Coalition Is Unimpressed". AdWeek. September 20, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "White, Nuckels, bend it past Beckham". Daily Times Herald. June 2, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "IL Gov: Pat Quinn Hangs On". Real Clear Politics. November 11, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Lawton chief of staff working for Illinois gov". Associated Press. May 11, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Trump's Digital Advantage Is Freaking Out Democratic Strategists". The New York Times. January 29, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Here's what's keeping Michigan unions from endorsing a presidential candidate". The Detroit Free Press. February 27, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "With days until Iowa, Dems in knots". Fox News. January 29, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "HOW TO SPEND LATE MONEY THE SMART WAY". Campaigns & Elections Magazine. September 20, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Iowa native manages Illinois governor's win". Des Moines Cityview. December 9, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Bio". Strother Nuckels Strategies Website. Retrieved March 12, 2020.