About Liam

Liam Donovan is a veteran strategist and a frequent commentator and writer on national politics. He is a regular contributor to the New York Times opinion section, and his byline has appeared in POLITICO MagazineNational Review, and the New York Post. Donovan is a frequent cable news guest, appearing regularly on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, and Fox Business. His analysis is highly sought after by national news outlets, and he has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Associated Press, Reuters, CBS, NBC, BBC, BloombergTimeGQ, and The Atlantic.

Donovan is perhaps best known for his popular X (formerly known as Twitter) account where his insights are widely followed in the halls of power from Washington to Wall Street. He also co-hosts a podcast, The Lobby Shop, that provides an insider’s perspective on Washington, and writes in his personal capacity at his substack, Donovan’s Reef.

Donovan is currently a Senior Political Strategist at Bracewell LLP, an international law, lobbying, and strategic communications firm, where he advises corporate clients, industry groups, and institutional investors on the intersection of politics and policy. Before beginning his advocacy career, he spent four years and two election cycles on the staff of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the campaign arm of the Senate GOP.

He is a graduate of Georgetown University and an avid Hoya hoops fan. A native Virginian, Liam lives near Mount Vernon with his wife and four children.

What They’re Saying:

Politico Magazine:

Professionally, Liam Donovan is a lobbyist and former GOP political operative. But he’s also known as a keen, clear-eyed analyst of legislative maneuvering on Twitter, and he’s got some friendly advice for Democrats, if they’re willing to listen.

Chris Hayes, MSNBC Host:

“Liam Donovan is former staffer for the Senate Republican campaign arm, currently at a DC lobbying firm, and also my favorite GOP conference whisperer… Liam, you’re my go-to on this, when things are going completely haywire in the Republican conference… ”

“Liam Donovan, a Republican strategist who previously served as the Republican Senatorial committee and knows the lay of the land as well as anyone.”

Maggie Haberman, NY Times, Best-selling author of “Confidence Man”:

(from book’s acknowledgements) “There are also people who have helped me think through the changing landscape of the Republican Party; … Liam Donovan [was] a particular help.”

Kristen Soltis Anderson, Pollster, CNN contributor, Host of “The Trendline” on SiriusXM:

“He is someone who knows more about what is going on in politics and Capitol Hill than anybody else I can think of… I can’t quit Twitter because I follow him and that’s how I know what’s going on in the world.”

Tara Palmeri, Senior Political Correspondent, Puck News and host of The Ringer podcast “Somebody’s Gotta Win”

“One of the smartest strategists in town.”

You can follow Liam on twitter at @lpdonovan.

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