Potomac Flacks: EXCLUSIVE: Bachmann’s Congressional Spokesman Sachtleben Departs

October 14, 2011

EXCLUSIVE: Bachmann’s Congressional Spokesman Sachtleben Departs

Doug Sachtleben, Communications Director for Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), announced late Friday that he was departing her office to serve in the same role for Rep. John Fleming (R-LA).

Sachtleben said Press Secretary Becky Rogness was remaining in the office, implying that she would handle media inquiries.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Sachtleben was also serving (part time) as Deputy Press Secretary on her presidential campaign since July 2011.

Sachtleben said, “ I leave Rep. Bachmann’s office with nothing but the highest regard for Michele. It has been a pleasure working for her and I continue to admire and appreciate her unwavering conservatism.”

Sachtleben formerly worked as a communications aide at the House Republican Conference and as a correspondent at SRN News.

He’s a native of Clifton, NJ and a graduate of Temple University. (PF reporting)

Posted by Matt Mackowiak on October 14, 2011 in 2012 , Campaigns , Capitol Hill , People | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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