Episode 48 - Inside Political Ground Games with Jefferson Thomas

In this episode of Golf and Politics, Rob and Matt are at Tour Quality Golf in Tulsa, joined by returning guest Jefferson Thomas, founder of The Synapse Group and a seasoned political strategist with a passion for golf. Jefferson opens up about his early days in Missouri politics, working with high-profile campaigns and initiatives across the country, and how golf has become a vital part of his professional and personal life. The episode dives into the changing landscape of field campaigns, how targeted canvassing works today, and the rising cost of political signature gathering—especially in light of proposed changes to Oklahoma's ballot initiative laws. Then, things heat up as the crew dives into a spirited political debate on the Trump 2.0 administration’s trade policies, the impact of tariffs, immigration strategy, and whether the U.S. is heading toward free trade—or economic isolation. Key Topics: Jefferson’s journey through GOP campaigns, college football, and entrepreneurship The real work behind canvassing, petition gathering, and modern campaign ground games A lively debate on Trump’s tariffs, immigration policies, and trade strategy Reflections on American values, free speech, and social division 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts—and don’t forget to subscribe for more golf-fueled political discourse! Get the full video version: https://www.youtube.com/@GolfandPolitics Join the email list to be notified about the latest episodes: https://golfandpolitics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices