In July, we did our first interview with Bob Blaemire of Catalist. He told us about the fascinating world of data management and about how his firm helped Obama gain victory.
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At the Podium: Life as a Press Secretary
I find it fun to watch a man, or a woman, stand at a podium and be inundated by reporters asking, “What will the president do next.” I’ve even heard of drinking games for the number of times they will use the phrase, “I cannot comment at this time.” In reality, the job of the White House press secretary is not all laughs and jabs at reporters. It’s a career that a select few handle; they had jackets made.
Grassroots Campaigning
We are gearing up for interviews with members of both the Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell campaigns. But before we can conduct those interviews, we’d like your questions. Ask them everything you’ve always wanted to know about grassroots campaigning.
Speechwriting in the White House
We will be posting an interview with John McConnell, speechwriter from 2000 to 2009 for President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. But before we can conduct the interview, we’d like your questions. Ask him everything you’ve always wanted to know about being a White House speechwriter.
