What Clients Say
“Our little cabal in Kansas City, headed up by canny political tactician, Paul Edwards, put together the prettiest political strategy in the entire campaign to win Kansas City for us, not only in the primary but the general election as well – significant not only because I was a stranger to the political haunts of Kansas City, but because we were faced with strong local opposition in both the primary and general elections! When I talk about that campaign, the outcome I always brag about is Kansas City and Jackson County, and the perfect execution of a brilliant strategy. I loved Kansas City – and Paul Edwards was the lynchpin for all of it.”
Jack J. Schramm, Democratic
nominee for
Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
"I have known Paul Edwards’ political passion and acumen since college days. I valued his strategic counsel for my campaigns for the Jackson County Legislature and later as County Executive.
I have also seen the results of his public
affairs work. Prior to my service with Jackson County, Paul was Jackson
County’s first Coordinator of Intergovernmental Relations. During his
tenure, he coordinated the successful effort of Kansas City to become a
federal regional headquarters city, which required reversing a Presidential
decision to remove Kansas City's federal offices to Denver. This saved the
jobs of 25,000 Kansas Citians.
I am pleased to recommend Paul Edwards as a political and public affairs consultant."
"I have known Paul and Sarah Edwards for close to 40 years. Both are very bright, knowledgeable and creative individuals. During the time they resided in Kansas City, Missouri, I was in a position to observe the effectiveness of Paul Edwards in various political campaigns, governmental and non-governmental activities.
Paul was sought after for his advice and assistance. He
was very successful in whatever he undertook, be in on behalf of a
candidate, the city, public or private interests. I was Chairman of the
Citizen’s Association, the largest non-partisan political association in
Kansas City. Paul’s assistance and advice to me and the Executive Committee
was invaluable.
Over the years I have kept in contact with Paul and Sarah and have followed their progress and success in their various business and other endeavors. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is considering contracting for their services."
James M. Malouff, III
"I am happy to recommend Paul Edwards as a campaign
consultant. Paul does a masterful job of managing all
aspects of a campaign. He has a knack in several key areas:
· Working with
underdog candidates, helping them define and effectively articulate a
message, honing their image and expressing themselves to the media and
before groups of people.
· Building strong coalitions and developing winning
appeals.
I am delighted Paul is applying his skills to the political process as a professional consulting."
Gita Nelson, Chairman of the Board, 2005-2008
Pine Mountain Club, CA, Board of Directors
"I am pleased to recommend Paul Edwards as a political
consultant. He became known to me several years ago as
the consultant recommended to us as a group of homeowners at wit’s end with
an entrenched faction of the property owners’ board of directors.
Let me tell you a little about our community. More
than a property owners’ association, it is a non-gated community the size of
a small town nestled in the mountains in Central California.
A natural paradise with all the amenities of a golf course,
equestrian, and swimming pool and clubhouse, the atmosphere was poisoned by
factionalism. The issues themselves are common to many
small communities.
I don’t think any of us thought it could change, but Paul showed us a
new angle of penetration into gnarly problems. With wit
and good-humor, he ratcheted the problems around into challenges.
He made us see it differently and gave us hope and confidence that
things could change.
He grew a frightened and inexperienced bunch of challengers into a
slate of candidates, helped us write bios, and campaign materials, as well
as develop a platform, drilled us on presentations, and marched us through
candidate forums and house parties. We learned how to
stick out our hands and ask for campaign contributions, defuse
confrontations, and find common ground with our adversaries.
And we
won! Beyond that he worked with us on long-term strategies, insisting on
well-put-together surveys and community needs analyses.
He has an adaptable set of skills, his eye on the future, and is up to the moment on emerging technologies. I could not be more enthusiastic about his intelligence and energy."
Mar Preston, Director
Pine Mountain Club, CA, Board of Directors