Strategic Thinking

With data proving that most voters, given the chance, prefer moderate, results-oriented leadership, Townsend organized and ran the campaign that turned California into an “open primary” state, a crucial step in giving moderate candidates a chance. At the same time, recognizing that “knowledge is legislative power,” he built a sponsor-supported, non-lobbying policy team that gives caucus members a critical factual advantage. Finally, I Street Public Affairs’ partners have taken the lead in creating and deploying independent expenditure resources to support like-minded candidates.