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Josh Taylor

Communications Director (since 2003)

Why He Matters

Taylor has the distinction of crafting a persuasive message for the House Democrat who holds the most Republican Congressional District in the country, according to the Cook Political Report.

Unfortunately, Edwards fell in the red wave that caught many conservative Democrats in the 2010 midterms. Nonetheless, Taylor got the messaging right for his boss, a 10-term Democrat representing George W. Bush's Crawford, Texas ranch.

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At a Glance

  • Career History: Texas Communications Director, 2008 Obama presidential campaign (October-November 2008); Communications Director, Texas State Representative Garnet F. Coleman (2002-2003); Deputy Press Secretary, Marty Akins for Texas Comptroller (2001-2002)
  • Hometown: New Braunfels, Texas
  • Alma Mater: University of Texas at Austin
  • Spouse: Erin Mayton Taylor
  • Religion: Protestant
  • Office: 2369 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.
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Additional Resources

  1. Dennis, Steve, Roll Call, "No Timeline, No Veto, Members Ask," May 1, 2007
  2. Isikoff, Michael, Newsweek, Aug. 2, 2008
  3. 2010 Competitive House Race Chart, Cook Political Report, March 18, 2010, sub req.