Paul Begala

As chief strategist for the landmark 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign, Paul Begala played a pivotal role in electing Bill Clinton as the first Democrat to win the White House in 12 years, securing victories in 33 states. This national recognition followed a series of successful political campaigns, where alongside his business partner, James Carville, he contributed to Frank Lautenberg’s 1988 re-election for U.S. Senator in New Jersey and Harris Wofford’s 1991 U.S. Senate victory in Pennsylvania.

Additionally, he has dedicated himself to academic endeavors, serving as a Scholar at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics and an instructor in the UVA Department of Politics, specializing in political communication. His prior academic roles include an adjunct professorship at Georgetown University and the Carl E. Sanders Distinguished Political Leadership Scholar at the University of Georgia School of Law. In 2020, Begala was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus award from The University of Texas at Austin, recognizing his profound contributions to politics and public discourse.

He continues to shape political conversation through his ongoing commentary on CNN and his educational roles, making him a sought-after voice for analysis and strategic insight in the current political landscape.