MattBatzel - Matt Batzel
Wisconsin
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About
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Matt Batzel is a key figure in conservative political training, known for his work with American Majority, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering conservative leadership. Here's an overview of his career:
Career
- Wisconsin Executive Director for American Majority, starting in October 2010.
- National Executive Director for American Majority since May 2014.
Notable Accomplishments
- Led the training of over 13,000 conservatives across more than 20 states.
- Under his leadership in Wisconsin, American Majority trained over 300 winning candidates at state and local levels.
- Organized the "I Stand with Walker" rally during the 2011 union protests in Madison, Wisconsin, which attracted over 10,000 supporters.
- Played a significant role in both the 2011 and 2012 Wisconsin recall elections by executing training blitzes to equip activists.
- Co-created the Twitter hashtag #Wiright to mobilize conservative grassroots online.
- Managed American Majority Action's Get Out the Vote operations in states like Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada, Virginia, Iowa, and New Hampshire.
Recognition
- Described by a Wisconsin legislator as "Wisconsin's most often quoted political analyst."
- Contributed columns to notable publications like FOXNation, The Hill, The Federalist, Real Clear Politics, Townhall.com, and AmericanGreatness.com.
Batzel's expertise extends beyond training; he has experience at state and federal levels, including in all three branches of the federal government. Before his current roles, he practiced tax law. His work has been pivotal in shaping conservative political involvement and strategy, particularly at the grassroots level.
