Kevin Walling

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Kevin Walling
Born
Kevin P. Walling

August 2, 1985 or 1986 (age 40–41)[1]
New Jersey, U.S.
EducationCatholic University
Occupations
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Alex Stroman
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(m. 2024)​

Kevin P. Walling (born August 2, 1985, or 1986) is an American political commentator, Democratic Party strategist,[2][3][4] campaign consultant, and former nonprofit executive. He is the lead political contributor and political analyst for WTTG and is a co-host of The Morning Meeting on the interactive media platform 2WAY. He previously worked as director of Equality Maryland from 2008 to 2010, and served as a campaign surrogate for Joe Biden's 2020 and 2024 campaigns.

Early life and education

Walling was born on August 2,[5] in New Jersey.[6] He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Catholic University of America.[6]

Career

Walling worked as director of Equality Maryland from 2008 to 2010.[7] He went on to work as the national field director for No Labels.[6] He later criticized the organization as a "shadow operation on behalf of Republicans."[8]

2014 Maryland House of Delegates election

In July 2013, Walling declared his candidacy for the 16th district of the Maryland House of Delegates, attempting to succeed Susan Lee.[7][6] Endorsed by former Governor Parris Glendenning, he faced several candidates for the Democratic nomination.[9] In February 2014, Walling withdrew from the race citing a lack of campaign funds.[10]

In July 2014, Walling was elected as chairman of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee; he was the youngest and first openly gay chairman in the county's history.[10]

Walling worked for the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris campaign as a media surrogate during the 2020 and 2024 elections.[8][11]

Media career

Walling is a left wing political commentator who has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MS NOW, and Bloomberg News.[12][13] He is the lead political contributor and political analyst for WTTG in Washington, D.C.[12] He's also an opinion contributor for The Hill.[14][15]

In May 2026, Walling was named as a permanent co-host of The Morning Meeting, a daily podcast airing on the interactive media platform 2WAY.[12] He is co-host alongside Mark Halperin and Larry O'Connor.[16]

Personal life

Walling is openly gay. In February 2024, he married former RNC spokesman Alex Stroman at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston, South Carolina.[17][18] The couple split their time between Charleston and Washington, D.C.[19]

Walling was an attendee of the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, commentating from inside the hotel ballroom during the events.[20]

References

  1. Weingarten, Gene (January 24, 2014). "Date Lab: One is a politician, the other is in the Air Force. A power couple in the making?". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  2. "Kevin Walling". C-SPAN. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  3. Kwong, Matt (April 24, 2019). "Joe Biden is expected to be the Democratic front-runner — but his baggage could slow him down". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  4. "Kevin Walling on Biden's 2022, what's ahead in 2023". WTTG. December 22, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2026. Democratic strategist and former Biden campaign surrogate Kevin Walling
  5. Mahtesian, Charlie (August 2, 2025). "Playbook: The new master of the Senate". Politico. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  6. "Fourth Candidate Announces For District 16 Race". Bethesda Magazine. July 16, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  7. Lavers, Michael K. (July 23, 2013). "Former Equality Maryland staffer announces House of Delegates bid". Washington Blade. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  8. Hains, Tim (July 23, 2013). "Biden Campaign's Kevin Walling: "No Labels" Is A "Shadow Operation On Behalf Of Republicans"". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  9. Riley, John (July 30, 2013). "Former Equality Maryland Staffer Seeking Delegate Seat". Metro Weekly. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  10. Peck, Louis (July 15, 2014). "In Contest Of Old Vs. New, County Democratic Committee Elects Chair". Bethesda Magazine. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  11. "Kevin Walling: President Biden is 'fired up' about 2024 run". Fox News. February 26, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  12. "Larry O'Connor and Kevin Walling named co-hosts of 2WAY's 'The Morning Meeting'". Editor & Publisher. May 6, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  13. "Kevin Walling". Muck Rack. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  14. "Andrew Cuomo must 'do the right thing' and resign". The Hill. August 3, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  15. "Biden's fellow Catholics helped deliver him to the White House". The Hill. November 18, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  16. Hains, Tim (March 26, 2026). "Halperin: Trump Hinting He'll Use Some Secret "Next-Level" Weapon Like "Discombobulator" If Iran Doesn't Surrender". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  17. Bade, Rachel; Daniels, Eugene; Lizza, Ryan (February 26, 2024). "Playbook: Spending talks go off the rails". Politico. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  18. "Married Political Strategists Find Common Ground Across the Aisle". Bloomberg News. March 14, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  19. "About Kevin". kevinwalling.com. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  20. Weingarten, Gene (April 25, 2026). "White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting: Reporters React to 'Lockdown in the Ballroom' After 'Multiple Shots Fired'". Variety. Retrieved June 5, 2026.