Scott Jennings is an American conservative political strategist, media commentator, and public relations executive known for his work with Republican campaigns and his on-air analysis for major news outlets.

Quick Scoop: Who is Scott Jennings?

  • American conservative political strategist and commentator.
  • Founding partner of RunSwitch Public Relations, a communications firm based in Kentucky.
  • Longtime adviser and political confidant to Senator Mitch McConnell.
  • Former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, working in the White House Office of Political Affairs.
  • Regular on-air political analyst and contributor for CNN and other media, often weighing in on U.S. elections and Republican politics.
  • Author and public speaker on populism, conservative politics, and U.S. elections.

Background and Career Highlights

  • Born October 26, 1977, in Princeton, Kentucky; raised in Dawson Springs; graduated from the University of Louisville.
  • Started as a radio journalist in Kentucky before moving into campaign work.
  • Key roles in George W. Bush’s 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns, including running Bush’s New Mexico effort in 2004.
  • Helped lead major Kentucky races, including multiple McConnell re-election campaigns and other statewide GOP campaigns.
  • Served in the Bush White House as Special Assistant to the President and deputy political director, working on political appointments and Supreme Court confirmations.

Current Roles and Public Presence

  • Founding partner at RunSwitch PR, handling political and corporate clients nationwide.
  • Senior political commentator/contributor at CNN, regularly appearing on panels about U.S. politics and elections.
  • Frequent fellow/lecturer at institutions like Harvard, the University of Chicago, and Georgetown, teaching or hosting discussions on campaigns and political strategy.
  • Active on social media (notably X/Twitter) where he comments on Republican politics, culture-war debates, and upcoming political projects, sometimes teasing “something big” or new initiatives.

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Field Details
Full name Scott Jennings (often styled J. Scott Jennings)
Born October 26, 1977, Princeton, Kentucky; raised in Dawson Springs
Main roles Conservative political strategist, media commentator, PR executive
Notable employer Special Assistant to President George W. Bush (White House Office of Political Affairs)
Firm Founding Partner, RunSwitch Public Relations (Louisville, Kentucky)
Media CNN senior political commentator/contributor; frequent TV pundit
Political ties Longtime adviser to Senator Mitch McConnell; veteran of multiple GOP campaigns
Other work Author, university fellow/lecturer, public speaker on U.S. politics and populism
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