Potomac Flacks: Wolfson, Palmieri, Cutter, Backus and More. . .

December 22, 2008

Wolfson, Palmieri, Cutter, Backus and More. . .

Mike Allen at Politico is reporting a variety of rumors about where communications pros are going to work in the administration. Among the speculations:

Jenny Backus, an advisor to the Obama campaign and a constant communications force in Democratic politics might end up at HHS.

Howard Wolfson, FOX commentator, Glover Park Group partner and for Sen. Clinton communications director is rumored to be going to State.

Doug Hattaway is also being considered for the podium job at State.

Jennifer Palmieri is rumored to be going DOD.

Isaac Baker, a Sen. Clinton campaign alum and Ohio communications director for Obama, might be working at Commerce with Richardson.

Stephanie Cutter, Michelle Obama's chief of staff during the campaign and Sen. Kerry's former communications director during the 2004 campaign might be headed to Treasury.

Matt Miller, current communications director at the DSCC is possibly going to be working at the Justice department.

Sean Smith, Obama's Pennsylvania communications director might be the chief communicator at DHS.

(Politico)

Posted by Laura Gross on December 22, 2008 in People | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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