Quick Info
| Profession | Political strategist, conservative commentator, author and radio host |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/10/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Princeton, Kentucky, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Scott Jennings
16/10/2026
CNN commentator Scott Jennings drew attention after offering his views on the qualities a new White House press secretary should have, following the departure of Katie Zacharia after a short tenure. Hosts on CNN's The Source suggested he was effectively describing himself, which he denied, saying he was not negotiating his own prospects on air. Reports at the time listed him among possible candidates for the post.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jeffrey Scott Jennings |
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| Summary | American conservative political strategist, commentator and writer who serves as a senior political contributor for CNN and hosts a Salem Radio Network show. |
| Party | Republican |
| Early Life | Grew up in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, where he developed an interest in politics and journalism. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Dawson Springs High School | Secondary education |
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| University of Louisville | Bachelor's degree in political science, 2000 |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Autumn Stiff |
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| Children | 4 |
Relationships & More
| Political associations | Long-time political confidant of Senator Mitch McConnell |
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Family
| Spouse | Autumn Stiff |
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| Children | 4 |
Career
| Early roles | Worked as a reporter and anchor for WHAS while studying at the University of Louisville |
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| Bush campaign work | Directed George W. Bush's 2000 campaign operation in Kentucky and served as Executive Director of the Bush-Cheney campaign in New Mexico in 2004 |
| Government service | Appointed special assistant to President George W. Bush and deputy director of political affairs in February 2006 |
| Public relations | Co-founded RunSwitch Public Relations in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2012 |
| Media | Hired by CNN as a political commentator in 2017; now serves as a senior political contributor |
| Radio | Launched The Scott Jennings Show on Salem Radio Network in 2025 |
| Academia | Teaches politics at Harvard Kennedy School |
| Writing | Writes columns for outlets including the Los Angeles Times and USA Today; author of A Revolution of Common Sense (2025) |
| Podcast | Launched the Flyover Country with Scott Jennings podcast in 2022 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nicknamed "The Black Sheep of CNN" by the Daily Mail and "Lonely Scott" by Bill Maher, referring to his nightly debates with liberal co-panelists. | |
| 2. Managed Mitch McConnell's Senate reelection campaign at age 24. | |
| 3. Has a Scorpio zodiac sign according to some biography sites. |
