Matt Bennett
United StatespoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Matt Bennett is a co-founder of Third Way, a moderate Democratic think tank, where he has been vocal about the need for the Democratic Party to appeal to a broader range of voters, particularly those who may feel alienated by more progressive messaging.
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Matt Bennett cautioned against over-interpreting the DSA’s wins, arguing their successes are limited to very blue areas.
From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leadersUnited States· 2026-06-21
This is one of the things they’ve been doing for the last nearly 40 years – when in doubt, attack Bill Clinton,” said Matt Bennett, founder of the Third Way thinktank and a former White House staffer under Clinton.
Republicans have subpoenaed the Clintons to testify about Jeffrey Epstein. Will it backfire? | Bill Clinton
United Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Matt Bennett, a strategist, commented on the necessity for Democrats to fight back in the current political climate.
Gavin Newsom trolls towards the US presidency – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-25
Matt Bennett is the executive vice president of public affairs at Third Way.
Want power back? Democrats told to drop 45 'woke' words - list revealed
India· 2025-08-22
Matt Bennett is an executive vice-president of Third Way who expressed concerns about the state of democracy under Trump.
Trump promised to be a dictator on day one. We’re now past day 200 | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-10
Matt Bennett is a co-founder of the centrist Democratic group Third Way who emphasizes the need for the party to improve its credibility.
Democrats struggle to move past 2024 losses as Biden, Harris stay visibleUnited States· 2025-08-01
Matt Bennett acknowledged that Mamdani is young, charismatic, and a great communicator.
Mamdani's NYC primary win exposes growing Democratic Party divisionsUnited States· 2025-07-16
Matt Bennett acknowledged that Mamdani focused on affordability, which he said is great.
Moderate rivals plot to block Mamdani's NYC election bid after primary victoryUnited States· 2025-07-08
Matt Bennett, a cofounder of the centrist thinktank Third Way, wrote on social media that it is 'dangerous to believe a NYC Dem primary offers a roadmap for winning'.
Mamdani’s defeat of Cuomo offers Democrats a path out of the wilderness | Zohran MamdaniUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-26
Matt Bennett is the executive vice president for public affairs who expressed concern about Mamdani's potential win.
Who is Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist running for mayor of New York?United States· 2025-06-23
Third Way's Matt Bennett told Politico that he thinks the party will come around to the view that Biden did a good job as president.
Joe Biden's media tour met with pushback as he tries to defend his legacyUnited States· 2025-05-13
Matt Bennett expressed concern over David Hogg's behavior as a DNC official.
DNC vice chair's brutal primary strategy backfires, faces ultimatumUnited States· 2025-04-24
Matt Bennett described the Abrego Garcia case as a tough and complicated cause for Democrats.
As Democrats rally around Abrego Garcia case, some worry a due process argument won’t land with votersUnited States· 2025-04-22
Matt Bennett, a co-founder of Third Way, said that while Sanders’ rallies are popular with his base, they’re not resonating with the voters Democrats need to win back.
Bernie Sanders’ message of resistance finds fresh life as Democratic Party searches for directionUnited States· 2025-04-09
