By FP1 Strategies
At our core, FP1 is a team of storytellers. In this installment of “Meet Our Production Pros,” we’re showcasing the contributions of one of the most talented writers in Republican politics. Managing Director Andy Quinn joined our firm after serving as a senior strategist, policy advisor and speech writer to former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. In addition to writing television and digital advertising scripts at FP1, Andy specializes in helping our candidates establish the core narratives of their campaigns.
Andy’s knowledge of policy, his creativity and exceptional writing skills made a significant impact on the 2024 elections. In his first cycle at FP1, Andy wrote powerful testimonial ads that helped elect U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy and John Curtis. He helped businessman Dave Taylor navigate a hotly contested, multicandidate Republican primary on his way to a commanding general election victory in OH-02. His advertising for the Congressional Leadership Fund and NRCC secured battleground victories in PA-07 and AZ-01. And Andy wrote, produced and managed a seven-figure independent expenditure advertising campaign that targeted voters in multiple swing states and helped President Trump and Vice President Vance defeat the Harris-Walz ticket.
“Andy is a great writer and a really smart political operative,” said Founding Partner Jon Downs. “He intuitively understands how to shape a message and drive a narrative. That’s a rare and valuable skill set, and we’re thrilled that Andy is advancing his career at FP1.”
“Andy has an inquisitive mind and a sharp pen. He’s always looking for emerging issues and new trends in the electorate. Andy’s strong understanding of the GOP’s new working-class coalition is helping our firm stay ahead of our competition. Andy could have had his pick of important jobs in Washington. The fact he chose FP1 as his new home speaks volumes about the level of talent we have on our team,” said Partner Trent Wisecup.
Read this lightning round of Q&A with Andy Quinn.
What’s your alma mater?
Williams College. It’s a small school in the northwest corner of Massachusetts. Williamstown is also my wife’s hometown, so I get to relive old memories every time we visit family. I spent my junior year as a visiting student at Oxford.
What do you like best about working at FP1?
Our ethos. In politics, you meet some people who are over-indexed on drama and under-indexed on effectiveness. From the first time I worked with FP1 on a campaign, I saw the unique spirit: Direct, competent, talented and laser focused on winning.
What is your fondest memory from your time in the Senate?
Sitting with colleagues inside the chamber as the Senate voted to confirm Justice Barrett. That victory culminated four years of work by Leader McConnell and President Trump to course-correct the judiciary for a generation.
Do you have a favorite Chicago sports memory?
The Cubs’ curse-breaking 2016 World Series win. My family has been in the Chicago suburbs for generations and was in Iowa many generations before that. I swear I felt all 108 years of expectation and anguish depart from my bloodline in real time. I got to fly back to attend Game 5 with my parents at Wrigley and watch the Cubs turn the series around.
Will the Bears make the playoffs next year?
Time is a flat circle. First, we draft a promising rookie QB — Trubisky, Fields, Caleb Williams. Then we damage his rookie development by giving an underperforming head coach one more season — John Fox, Matt Nagy, Eberflus. I’ll give them a season under Ben Johnson before I slip back into full despair. I just hope passing over Jayden Daniels ages less catastrophically than picking Trubisky over Mahomes.
What’s your favorite podcast?
Tough to pick. Maybe “What Really Matters,” which the author and columnist Walter Russell Mead puts out with Tablet Magazine. The signal-to-noise ratio is off the charts.
What’s the last book you read?
I just finished Laurus, a fascinating and quirky novel by the contemporary writer Eugene Vodolazkin. It’s set in medieval Russia and explores gigantic themes like faith, relationships and the nature of time. Total head trip.
What’s your favorite movie?
When I have the time and headspace, probably The Lord of the Rings. Honorable mention to some Tom Hanks gems: Apollo 13 and Saving Private Ryan.
What’s your favorite thing to do on a Saturday?
Every Saturday morning, the older boys and I get out of the house. We’ll hit up daily Mass, get bagels and dig into some house project or Home Depot run. My wife and I both love the outdoors, so we’re excited to get back into real day-hiking and backpacking once the kids’ legs grow a little longer.
What’s your go-to restaurant in the DC area?
We like to go out for cuisines or flavors that are totally unlike our family recipes. Thai is a favorite, and we love Siam House, a simple spot in Cleveland Park. It’s perfect for grabbing dinner after a trip to the zoo.
If you could have dinner with one historical figure, who’d it be and why?
Richard Nixon. All-time underrated president, foreign policy genius and political athlete who lacked backslapping charisma but won big through smarts and tenacity.
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