Underscore Strategies

Adam Weissmann is a veteran speechwriter and strategic advisor who spent fourteen years helping Congressional Democrats effectively communicate their policies and achievements. From 2011 to 2023, Adam served as an advisor and directed the speechwriting operation for House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, where he helped craft hundreds of speeches heard by audiences across the country and around the world. Along with op-eds placed in the New York Times, Washington Post, Politico, the Wall Street Journal, and other outlets, they helped Leader Hoyer and House Democrats shape the the national discourse on issues running the gamut from economic policy to national security and from voting rights to health-care access. From the snowy streets of Iowa to the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, Adam has traveled to key swing House districts to coach candidates on how to get their messages through to voters and win high-stakes radio, television, and live-streamed debates. In moments of crisis, he’s drafted statements that made news and helped shaped the narrative. Understanding the critical intersection between traditional media and social media, Adam has collaborated on efforts to make sure that speeches delivered in Congress or at conferences resonate across different platforms to reach diverse audiences.