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Matthew Scully
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| Born | March 30, 1959 |
| Occupation | Journalist, political writer |
Matthew Scully (born in 1959) is an American writer and journalist. He is known for writing about politics and also for his work on animal welfare.
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Who is Matthew Scully?
Early Life and Family
Matthew Scully was born in Casper, Wyoming. As a child, he lived in different states like Colorado, Ohio, and New York. He went to Arizona State University in the 1980s. In 1998, he married Emmanuelle Boers. Later, in 2008, he moved to Los Angeles, California. Today, he lives in a suburb near Phoenix, Arizona.
Working as a Speechwriter
Matthew Scully has worked as a speechwriter for many important political figures. A speechwriter helps leaders put their ideas into words for speeches. From 2001 to 2004, he was a senior speechwriter for President George W. Bush. He also wrote speeches for Vice Presidents Dan Quayle, Dick Cheney, and Mike Pence. Other leaders he wrote for include Governor Robert P. Casey and Bob Dole.
Scully has also written for many well-known newspapers and magazines. These include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.
The 2008 Sarah Palin Speech
Before the 2008 Republican meeting, Matthew Scully was asked to write a speech. This speech was for the person who would run for Vice President with John McCain. Scully wrote the speech, thinking a man would deliver it.
Just a few days before the meeting, he learned that Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska, would be McCain's running mate. Scully then worked all night to change the speech for her. He also added new ideas from the campaign team. Sarah Palin gave this speech at the meeting on September 3, 2008.
The 2016 Melania Trump Speech
In 2016, Scully was hired to write a speech for Melania Trump. This speech was for the Republican National Convention. Scully and another writer sent her a draft. However, parts of the speech were later rewritten by someone else. This led to some discussion because some phrases were very similar to an earlier speech by Michelle Obama.
Speaking Up for Animals
Matthew Scully is also a strong voice for animals. He wrote a book called Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy (2002). This book talks about how humans should treat animals with kindness.
Even though he is a conservative, Scully believes we should be merciful to animals. He argues that humans have a responsibility to care for animals. He is not an animal rights activist, but he believes in being compassionate. His book argues against using animals in ways that cause them pain. This includes practices like factory farming (where animals are raised in crowded conditions for food) and sport hunting. Many people have praised his book for making people think about how animals are treated.
Books and Writings
- Scully wrote a chapter called "Fear factories: the case for conservatism for animals." This chapter is in a book titled "CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation): the tragedy of industrial animal factories."
