Cozen Oconnor Public Strategies - The Beltway Briefing

Exactly one week after The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, “phase three” legislative response to the COVID-19 crisis, was passed, members of Cozen O'Connor's Coronavirus Task Force – including Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Steven Dickinson, Robert Magovern, Michael Schmidt, Christopher Raphaely, and Jeff Vogel, analyze the impact of the CARES Act on specific industries and provide practical and legal guidance to businesses in those industries for maximizing the financing options available to them under the Act. Howard Schweitzer, CEO of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (CPS), who served as the COO of the US Treasury’s TARP program during the 2008 financial crisis, and Mark Alderman, CPS Chairman, moderate the discussion.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Senate voted on Wednesday to adopt a massive economic-stimulus package. The bipartisan bill would offer some $2 trillion to help many sectors weather the expected physical and economic toll from the coronavirus. House passed the bill today. Howard Schweitzer, the CEO of Public Strategies who served as COO of the Treasury’s TARP program during the 2008 financial crisis, Jim Schultz, who worked in the Office of White House Counsel, and Mark Alderman, CPS Chairman, dig into the COVID-19 relief bill and what it might mean for a large swath of the economy.

The coronavirus crisis has challenged all levels of government. Understandably, government action has so far centered on the public health crisis and protecting workers and lower income Americans. At the same time, the government is beginning to focus on the vast financial and economic implications of this pandemic. Work has already begun on a stimulus package to address such implications. Howard Schweitzer, the CEO of Public Strategies who served as chief operating officer of the U.S. Treasury’s TARP program during the 2008-09 financial crisis, and Mark Alderman, CPS Chairman, break it all down and discuss what to expect next during these unprecedented times.

The coronavirus crisis has escalated in the U.S. and all levels of government must respond. But how? And can our elected officials mesh crisis management with the divisive political climate? Howard Schweitzer, Jim Schultz, and Mark Alderman break it all down, based on Howard’s experience with managing the 2008-09 financial crisis as Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Treasury’s TARP program and Jim’s experience in the Trump White House Counsel and as General Counsel to the Governor of Pennsylvania during Super-storm Sandy.

Super Tuesday is over and, although the Democratic contest is far from over, former vice president Biden is, for today, the front–runner. Can Bernie Sanders, who benefited from a fractured field in early contests but suffered from the moderate consolidation on Tuesday, still close the gap? Howard Schweitzer, CEO of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, is joined by Patrick Martin, CPS Midwest Director, and Kaitlyn Martin, CPS Government Relations Advisor, to discuss how the trajectory of the race may unfold in the coming day

Less than a week before Super Tuesday, the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination remains fluid, yet the 78-year old Senator already looks like the favorite to clinch the nomination. Bernie’s ascendancy is forcing a sudden reckoning among the Democrats, as they wonder if he is equipped to beat Trump in November: are his opponents devoid of any ideas on how to stop him? Is Biden still a player? And is Buttigieg more viable? What about Bloomberg’s role? Is anybody going to drop out after South Carolina? Howard Schweitzer and Mark Alderman, respectively CEO and Chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, are joined by Jim Schultz, former White House Counsel, to discuss what may happen next.

Is it “the economy, stupid” again? Consumer confidence is high and the underlying economic data is relatively sound. So if history is any guide, President Trump’s re-election chances are good, as incumbency is a proven advantage in presidential elections. How does that mesh with reality and what to make of Trump tweeting at the DOJ? Howard Schweitzer and Mark Alderman, respectively CEO and Chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, are joined by Jim Schultz, former White House Counsel, to break it all down for you.

The good news for Democrats is that turnout was up in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary over 2016. But the bad news is that Democrats now find themselves in a challenging place, as they are no closer to agreeing on the right person to beat President Trump in November. No candidate exceeded 30% of the vote. Sen. Sanders and former mayor Buttigieg, the two leading candidates from Iowa's caucuses, remained at the top of the field. But Sen. Klobuchar surged to third, questioning the viability of both Sen. Warren and former VP Biden. Further muddling the outcome is former New York mayor Bloomberg, a moderate candidate who wasn't even on the ballot. So what is next for Democrats, going into more diverse Nevada and South Carolina? Howard Schweitzer, CEO of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, discuss how it may all play out.

The New Hampshire primary - the second party contest of the presidential primary season, is less than a week away, yet delayed results from the first major contest have yet to be fully counted. And despite historic enthusiasm among Democrats for defeating President Trump, turnout in Iowa’s presidential caucus was far off the record set in the 2008 contest. The early numbers, following a day of chaos and confusion over a technical failure that complicated the vote count, suggested a possible split decision that could have one candidate winning the popular vote and another securing the most delegates. So what’s next? Though Iowa’s electorate is small, younger, and less racially diverse than usual, Iowa’s caucuses have had a reasonably good record in recent history of picking the eventual winner of the Democratic nomination. Yet there are indications the Democratic Party is unlikely to resolve its debate over candidates and vision soon. Howard Schweitzer, CEO of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, and Mark Alder

After months of hearing from the candidates and pundits alike, it is time for voters to finally have their say. But less than a week before the Iowa caucuses usher in the Democratic contest and a cluster of candidates enters the final stretch, the battle for the state is wide open. The first nominating contest in the 2020 Democratic primaries will undoubtedly shape the momentum of the race. While the results can provide a breakout moment for an unlikely candidate, they can also end a campaign. The caucuses are also complicated and controversial. Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, break it all down for you.

Just 45 days before the Iowa caucuses, in the smallest debate of the year, seven Democratic candidates onstage engaged in some of the most aggressive exchanges. While the candidates reflected the Democratic party’s unity around defeating President Trump, they also offered sharply divergent visions of how to do that. Can any of them pull the party together and attract the independents necessary to win the purple states? What is going to decide the nomination: any particular issues, candidates’ personalities, California, or something else? In our final podcast of the year, Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, are joined by CPS Government Relations Principal Joe Hill and CPS Government Professional Jamie Ansorge to discuss how it may all play out.

Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, are joined by Jim Schultz, former Trump Administration official fresh off of his tour around Pennsylvania with Vice President Pence and the Trump rally in Hershey, PA. They argue about impeachment, the USMCA trade agreement, the Democratic primary field, and the 70-something seniors dominating today’s politics.

Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, are joined by Kaitlyn Martin to discuss the impeachment proceedings, the current state of business in Washington, and Congress’s to-do list before the year’s end.

With less than 3 months to go before the 2020 Iowa caucuses, we are closely following the top tier of declared Democratic candidates. Any movement in the weeks ahead could provide a clue about voters’ disaffection from the front-runners, and who may be able to step in and fill in any breach. Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, are joined by CPS Midwest Principal & Director Patrick Martin to analyze the latest political data and discuss how the Democratic campaign may shape up over the next few weeks.

With less than 3 months to go before the 2020 Iowa caucuses, we are closely following the top tier of declared Democratic candidates. Any movement in the weeks ahead could provide a clue about voters’ disaffection from the front-runners, and who may be able to step in and fill in any breach. Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies CEO, and Mark Alderman, the group’s Chairman, are joined by CPS Midwest Principal & Director Patrick Martin to analyze the latest political data and discuss how the Democratic campaign may shape up over the next few weeks.

Although the fiscal year technically ended in October, Congress couldn’t come to an agreement on how much to fund the government. Instead, they passed a short-term spending bill that keeps 2018 spending levels and expires Nov. 21. Budget experts don’t think we are in for a shutdown over Thanksgiving after the government runs out of money. But they can’t rule it out either. Howard Schweitzer, Public Strategies Managing Partner, and Michael Bain, Government Relations Principal, discuss how it all may play out.

Mark Alderman and Howard Schweitzer, respectively Chairman and Managing Partner of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (CPS) discuss the latest developments in the 2020 Presidential campaign.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Director of Health Policy Alexandra Campau and Chairman Mark Alderman join CEO Howard Schweitzer to dissect the policy and politics of healthcare.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Director of Health Policy Alexandra Campau and Chairman Mark Alderman join CEO Howard Schweitzer to dissect the policy and politics of healthcare.

Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies’ John Dunn (Chicago), Pat Carey (Chicago), Katie Schwab (New York), and Rose Christ (New York) join Howard Schweitzer to explore strategies to navigate the progressive policy shift taking place in major cities across the country.