Category: Press Releases

Confounding the Conventional Wisdom With Victories In Hawaii and Michigan

The Mellman Group congratulates three clients who achieved big victories in Hawaii and Michigan. One turned around a 45-point deficit and was a huge upset by any measure. Another upended conventional wisdom by getting voters, including those in Macomb County, to support a tax increase. And the third followed Sun Tzu’s advice by winning the

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Dave Tollaksen Named A Rising Star by Campaigns & Elections

The political consulting world is evolving and a new generation is emerging. From campaigners focused on the developing craft of data-driven politics to managers rising through the ranks the old fashioned way, we’re confident the 30 operatives who make up C&E’s 2012 class of Rising Stars will have a lasting impact on the campaign world.

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The Mellman Group Named “Pollster Of The Year”

In a tough cycle for Democrats, The Mellman Group’s string of upset victories and unparalleled accuracy brought the firm the prestigious “Pollster of the Year” award from the American Association of Political Consultants at last night’s Pollie Award banquet, the second time the Association has bestowed this coveted award on the firm. Just last month,

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Three for Three In 2009

Though the 2009-10 election season is just a few months old, The Mellman Group is already celebrating its third election victory as basketball Hall of Famer and successful entrepreneur Dave Bing, defeated the incumbent to become Mayor of Detroit. Just last month we helped Shirley Abrahamson win an historic victory as Chief Justice of the

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