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Dan Pfeiffer
Co-Host Pod Save America, Author of the Message Box, a political newseltter
Dan Pfeiffer is a prominent political figure and media personality who served as Vice President for Communications and Policy at GoFundMe from December 2015 to September 2017.13 Here's a comprehensive overview of his career and background:
Political Career
Pfeiffer is best known for his work in the Obama administration. He was one of President Barack Obama's longest-serving advisors, holding several key positions:
- Senior Advisor to the President (2013-2015)3
- White House Communications Director (2009-2013)3
- Deputy Communications Director during the early days of the Obama administration2
He began his journey with Obama as the traveling press secretary and later communications director for the 2008 presidential campaign.2
Post-White House Career
After leaving the White House in 2015, Pfeiffer has pursued various endeavors:
- Vice President for Communications and Policy at GoFundMe (2015-2017)3
- CNN political commentator4
- Co-host of the popular political podcast "Pod Save America"2
- Author of multiple books, including the New York Times #1 bestseller "Yes We (Still) Can: Politics in the Age of Obama, Twitter and Trump"2
Education and Early Career
Pfeiffer graduated from Georgetown University in 1998.3 Before joining the Obama team, he worked for several Democratic politicians, including Vice President Al Gore and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle.1
Expertise and Contributions
During his time in the White House, Pfeiffer was instrumental in modernizing communications strategies:
- He helped transition White House communications into the digital age
- Leveraged social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Medium, and Instagram
- Expanded the use of non-traditional media venues for presidential communications12
Personal Life
Pfeiffer is originally from Wilmington, Delaware.1 He is married to Howli Ledbetter, who also worked in the Obama White House, and they have two children.5
Dan Pfeiffer's diverse experience in politics, media, and technology has established him as a significant voice in contemporary American political discourse.
Highlights
A new poll from @NavigatorSurvey shows how Trump and the Republicans had more success reaching swing voters in this past election. It also shows the path forward if Dems want to start winning the message wars. https://t.co/XLc3FDT4Qe
Jan 6th seems like a suspect date for what should be a peaceful transition
