Political Services

James P. O’Brien started early as a political and media consultant accumulating 3+ decades of experience on 250+ political campaigns in 26 states- including Trump 2016. He has served as Publisher of Campaigns and Elections and as a regional board member of the American Association of Political Consultants. His career includes stints running the RNHA and at the RNC and NRCC. James often recommends the Campaign Management Institute and the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, D.C.


General Consultant

  • Political or Issues Campaign Strategy

  • Recruit Campaign Manager, Specialists & Team

  • Technology Platform Selection & Management

  • GC can directly provide, contract or partner for the services listed below:

Political Research

  • Analysis of Political Environment

  • Ballot Qualification

  • Candidate Vulnerability Study

  • Opposition Research

  • Voter History Research

Campaign Planning

  • Write Campaign Plan

  • Timeline, Phases & Schedule

  • Budget

  • Fundraising Plan

  • Financial Compliance

  • Organization & Field Structure

  • Targeting & Data Acquisition

  • Digital Strategy & Advertising

  • Communications & Content

  • Coalitions Outreach

Content Package

  • Write Original Content

  • Ghostwrite for Candidate or Campaign

  • Content Promotion Across Digital Channels & Platforms

  • Core Website Content

  • Press Releases

  • Featured Research Reports

  • Microsite Development

  • Search Optimization

  • Analytics Reporting

  • Ask About Content Monitoring & Social Listening Options