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Adm. Brett Giroir, M.D. — Right Guy, Right Time, Right Place

A Review of Covid “Testing Czar” Brett Giroir’s Recent Book, “Memoir of a Pandemic”

15 min readSep 20, 2023

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Adm. Brett Giroir, M.D. — Right Guy, Right Time, Right Place

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Gordon Hensley

NYT on Dead and Company: A Contemporary Cultural Touchstone

Since MSNBC published this piece by Michael Cohen on 7/15/23 about “Why Republican and Democratic Deadheads are coming together” in San…

3 min readJul 16, 2023

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NYT on Dead and Company: A Contemporary Cultural Touchstone

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Gordon Hensley

Remembering David Mercer…

I was alone that night back in early 2019, seated at the Cafe Milano bar in Georgetown. It was the favorite hangout of my longtime high…

6 min readMar 29, 2023

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Remembering David Mercer…

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Gordon Hensley

A Few Thoughts About Wayne Slater…

When I first learned former Dallas Morning News political writer Wayne Slater died in a fatal car accident several days ago, my mind…

5 min readDec 23, 2021

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A Few Thoughts About Wayne Slater…

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Gordon Hensley

Layla Revisited (Live at LOCKN’): A Fifty-Year-Old Breath of Fresh Air

Derek and the Dominos’ iconic 1970 album, “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” — the seminal Eric Clapton masterpiece — was released over…

5 min readJul 18, 2021

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Layla Revisited (Live at LOCKN’): A Fifty-Year-Old Breath of Fresh Air

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Gordon Hensley

When to Avoid a New Consulting Gig

Lining up a new client whose business you find intellectually engaging, interesting and enjoyable is a great thing — especially when…

2 min readJun 3, 2021

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When to Avoid a New Consulting Gig

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Gordon Hensley

Pete du Pont’s 1988 Presidential Campaign: A Twentysomething Career Perspective

Former Delaware Governor Pete du Pont’s passing several days ago made me reflect on two entirely separate matters:

7 min readMay 12, 2021

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Pete du Pont’s 1988 Presidential Campaign: A Twentysomething Career Perspective

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Gordon Hensley

Biden’s Sweeping Progressive Agenda Forcing Harris to Recalibrate

Long content to work only on political campaigns, nothing turns me off more these days than mindless partisan talking points, ideological…

5 min readMay 7, 2021

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Biden’s Sweeping Progressive Agenda Forcing Harris to Recalibrate

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Gordon Hensley

The Sin of Omission and Lack of Specificity in Writing Credits

A talented younger friend attempting to make a transition from campaign communications consultant to building a full-time business as an…

4 min readOct 18, 2017

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The Sin of Omission and Lack of Specificity in Writing Credits

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Gordon Hensley

Data “Driven” vs. Data “Informed” Messaging — Hillary Had an Algorithm But No Message

It’s already been said: “Hillary Clinton’s campaign had an algorithm, but no message.”

3 min readFeb 22, 2017

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Data “Driven” vs. Data “Informed” Messaging — Hillary Had an Algorithm But No Message

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Gordon Hensley

Gordon Hensley

DC-based consultant | fmr capitol hill+campaign comms director/speechwriter | live music enthusiast+runner | gordonhensley.com

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