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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

Main article: 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. ^ a b c d “Fourth Candidate Announces For District 16 Race”. Bethesda Magazine. July 16, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  7. ^ a b Lavers, Michael K. (July 23, 2013). “Former Equality Maryland staffer announces House of Delegates bid”. Washington Blade. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  8. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c “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.