For Immediate Release Contact: May 19, 2016 Jack Roos (952) 215-1722
[email protected] DEMOCRATIC POLLSTER PETE BRODNITZ LAUNCHES NEW FIRM EXPEDITION STRATEGIES WITH TWO WINS Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina wins by an historic margin and Oregon Senator Wyden wins a comfortable Democratic primary victory WASHINGTON, D.C.— Former Benenson Strategy Group Partner Pete Brodnitz opened a new strategic polling shop – Expedition Strategies – this week with wins in the Dominican Republic with the re-election of President Danilo Medina and in Oregon for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, who secured 83% of the vote in his Democratic primary. “There is enormous uncertainty among voters worldwide due to ongoing challenges related to demographic shifts, economic turbulence and and a breakdown in people’s relationship with institutions at all levels. When you couple those forces with the challenges posed by changing media consumption habits, understanding how to communicate effectively with voters is crucial,” said Pete Brodnitz, Expedition Strategies President and CEO. “We are excited to offer Democratic campaigns in the U.S. and throughout the world polling that is grounded in communications research and behavioral psychology. Our research is tailor-made to drive the development of effective campaign messages. Expedition Strategies acts as a partner in the campaigns we serve so we can help leaders achieve their governing and political goals.” Prior to opening Expedition, Mr. Brodnitz was a Partner at Benenson Strategy Group where his clients included almost all of the firm’s political candidate clients, including thirteen heads of State and government worldwide, senators, governors, members of Congress, state legislators and local elected leaders.