“The Establishment is no longer old white men in a smoke-filled room playing kingmaker. Not in an era of social media, wild-wild west campaign fundraising, and national organizers who can descend on a district like political flash-mobs after one tweet.”

American political scientist, commentator and writer

Jason Johnson is an American political scientist, commentator, and writer. He is an associate professor of communication and journalism at Morgan State University, and a regular political contributor to MS NOW. He is best known as the author of Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. His work sits at the intersection of politics, media, and public debate, and his writing and commentary often reflect that mix of academic analysis and current affairs.