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Brad Woodhouse

Communications Director for the Democratic National Committee (since February 2009)

(Americans United for Change)

Why He Matters

A veteran Democratic political operative, Woodhouse joined the Democratic National Committee in 2009 and will lead the DNC's communications shop. He will help craft the party's message and political strategy at a time when Democrats control both houses of Congress and the White House.

Playing defense has historically been difficult for the party in power, but Woodhouse has at his disposal an unprecedented campaign infrastructure brought by President Barack Obama to Washington. It includes a massive e-mail list of Democratic activists and thousands of volunteers around the country that were employed in unprecedented ways in the 2008 presidential campaign.

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At a Glance

  • Career History: President of Americans United for Change (March 2007 to February 2009); Senior communication adviser for the DNC (June 2008 to November 2008); Consultant for Hildebrand Tewes Consulting (October 2005 to March 2007); Communications Director for Americans United to Protect Social Security (February 2005 to October 2005); Communications Director for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (March 2003 to November 2004)
  • Birthday: November 7, 1967
  • Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
  • Alma Mater: University of South Carolina, B.A. (political science), 1991