Career Timeline of Scott Jennings: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Scott Jennings built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Scott Jennings is an American conservative political strategist, commentator, and writer. He is known for his work in Republican politics and frequently appears on television and in print media offering political analysis and commentary. He has held various roles in political campaigns and administrations, providing strategic advice and insights on political issues.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2000: New Mexico Lost to Al Gore

In 2000, New Mexico narrowly lost to Al Gore by just 366 votes, leading to Jennings's involvement in the state during the 2004 election.

2000: Directed Political Operations for Bush's Campaign

In 2000, Scott Jennings directed the political operations for George W. Bush's presidential campaign, helping Bush win Kentucky against Al Gore.

2000: Staff Member of Bush's Presidential Campaign

In 2000, Scott Jennings served as a staff member of George W. Bush's presidential campaign in Kentucky, marking an early role in his political career.

2000: Political Director for Bush's Kentucky Campaign

In 2000, Scott Jennings served as political director for President George W. Bush's Kentucky campaign, marking an early stage in his political career.

2002: Campaign Manager for McConnell's Re-election

In 2002, Scott Jennings served as campaign manager for Senator Mitch McConnell's re-election campaign, solidifying his role in Kentucky politics.

2002: Part of McConnell's Campaign for U.S. Senate

In 2002, Scott Jennings was involved in Mitch McConnell's campaign for the U.S. Senate, establishing a long-standing association.

2003: Directed Political Operations for Fletcher's Campaign

In 2003, Scott Jennings directed the political operations for Ernie Fletcher's gubernatorial campaign, leading to Fletcher becoming the first Republican governor in Kentucky in over 30 years.

2003: Campaign Manager for Fletcher's Campaign

In 2003, Scott Jennings served as campaign manager for Governor Ernie Fletcher's campaign, further expanding his campaign management experience.

2004: Campaign Manager for Bush's New Mexico Campaign

In 2004, Scott Jennings served as campaign manager for George W. Bush's campaign in New Mexico, contributing to the state flipping from blue to red.

2004: Executive Director of Bush's Re-election Campaign

In 2004, Scott Jennings was the executive director of George W. Bush's re-election campaign in New Mexico, further establishing his expertise in political campaigns.

2004: Managed Bush's Campaign in New Mexico

In early 2004, Scott Jennings managed President Bush's re-election campaign in New Mexico, repairing the damaged Republican party and ultimately leading Bush to win the state.

October 2005: Named Special Assistant to the President

In October 2005, Scott Jennings was named special assistant to the president after serving as associate director in the Office of Political Affairs at the White House.

February 2006: Appointed Special Assistant to the President

In February 2006, Scott Jennings was appointed special assistant to President George W. Bush and deputy director of political affairs during the George W. Bush administration, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2008: Resumed Work in Kentucky

In 2008, Scott Jennings resumed his work in Kentucky, helping U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, Congressman Brett Guthrie, and state legislative Republicans win their races.

2008: Part of McConnell's Campaign for U.S. Senate

In 2008, Scott Jennings was involved in Mitch McConnell's campaign for the U.S. Senate, establishing a long-standing association.

2012: Co-founding RunSwitch PR

In 2012, Scott Jennings co-founded RunSwitch PR in Louisville, Kentucky, marking a significant entrepreneurial venture.

2013: Contributing Columnist to Louisville Courier-Journal

In 2013, Scott Jennings became a contributing columnist to the Louisville Courier-Journal, writing a conservative column that appears every other Wednesday, and is frequently picked up by USA Today.

2013: Writing for Louisville Courier-Journal

Since 2013, Scott Jennings has been writing a regular column for the Louisville Courier-Journal, which is sometimes republished by USA Today, expanding his influence as a commentator.

July 2014: Comments on Party Unity

In July 2014, Scott Jennings told radio station WFPL that he believed "the party is coming together just fine and I don't detect any problems for McConnell on GOP unity."

2014: Part of McConnell's Campaign for U.S. Senate

In 2014, Scott Jennings was involved in Mitch McConnell's campaign for the U.S. Senate, establishing a long-standing association.

2016: Commentator on Fox News Channel

During the 2016 presidential election, Scott Jennings appeared frequently on the Fox News Channel and other outlets as a commentator discussing polling and political news, enhancing his public profile.

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2016: Kentuckians for Strong Leadership Supported Republicans

In 2016, Scott Jennings' Super PAC, Kentuckians for Strong Leadership (KSL), spent $2 million on 19 legislative races, helping Republicans gain control of the Kentucky House of Representatives, going from a 53-47 minority to a 64-36 super majority.

June 2017: Joined CNN as On-Air Political Contributor

In June 2017, Scott Jennings joined CNN as an on-air political contributor, making numerous appearances on various programs.

2017: Turned Down Senior Role in Trump White House

In 2017, Scott Jennings was offered but turned down a senior role in the Trump White House, a significant decision in his career path.

2017: Signed as On-Air Contributor by CNN

In 2017, Scott Jennings was signed as an on-air contributor by CNN, marking a significant step in his media career.

2018: Resident Fellow at Harvard Institute of Politics

In 2018, Scott Jennings was named a resident fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, where he taught seminars on tribalism in American politics.

2019: Joined Los Angeles Times as Columnist

In 2019, Scott Jennings joined the Los Angeles Times as a columnist, expanding his reach as a political commentator.

2019: Made Ads for Daniel Cameron

In 2019, Scott Jennings made television and radio ads for Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who became the first stand-alone African-American candidate to win statewide office in Kentucky.

2019: Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy

In 2019, Scott Jennings was an Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, teaching a course on modern American political campaigns, adding to his academic contributions.

2022: Launched Flyover Country Podcast

In 2022, Scott Jennings launched the podcast Flyover Country with Scott Jennings, featuring commentary on political issues and interviews, expanding his media presence.