In defense of Frank Luntz

Luntz has never been married. He has no children. He doesn’t drink. He once told me he works anytime he is awake because that’s what he likes doing. Well, guess what, if one spends twice the time working as others, he/she will likely find success. I’ve worked for many driven politicians and work in an industry where our job is not just what we do but who we are. That’s because there is no other way to contend with the hours and stress when toiling in national level campaigns. I’ve watched countless staffers come and go through political consulting firms and Capitol Hill because the kitchen was too hot. That’s fine -- move on, but don’t whine about the demands of the job you couldn’t do perfectly, on time and without complaint. I’ve been involved in helping shape hundreds of polls and can speak first-hand that the top pollsters will not under any circumstance preordain the findings. There is no use paying for a poll if the results are not real and actionable. So now a smear campaign is underway, in part because Frank Luntz rightfully noted that Donald Trump would be a weak candidate in 2024. It doesn’t take a rocket surgeon to recognize Trump is the biggest losing president in almost 100 years, as the House, Senate and presidency were lost under his tutelage. Luntz’s noting of that has the far right working to cancel him.