The Adam Friedland Show SCOTT JENNINGS Talks Bush Presidency, Debates, CNN
Jan 14, 2026
Scott Jennings, a conservative political commentator and former White House aide, shares insights from his career in GOP campaigns and his time at CNN. He reveals strategies behind flipping Kentucky and New Mexico for Bush and reflects on his experiences working with political heavyweights like Cheney and Rumsfeld. The discussion turns to debates, where Scott showcases his unique style and explains their impact on public opinion. He also tackles culture wars, emphasizing the importance of free speech, all while sprinkling in some humorous anecdotes from his time in politics.
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Flipping New Mexico In 2004
- Scott Jennings recounts flipping New Mexico for Bush in 2004 after being sent as an outsider to fix party infighting.
- He describes winning the state by 5,988 votes and recalls Kerry's off-camera moment hoping Bill Richardson would "deliver."
Yearlong Birthday Mailer Against Hillary
- Scott describes a costly attack mailer parodying Hillary Clinton's birthday that they planned for a year.
- He says the mailer cost three to four times a typical mailer and was aimed to sway voters statewide.
Confrontation At O'Hare Airport
- Jennings recounts a man at O'Hare confronting him aggressively over his TV appearances and wanting to fight.
- He avoided escalation and left with his food, stressing rise in heated viewer reactions.
