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Sean Sweeney

Senior Strategist, Priorities USA (since April 2011)

(Pete Souza / White House)

 

At a Glance

  • Career History: Chief of staff to White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel (since January 2009-October 2010); Staff director to the House Democratic Caucus (2007 to 2009); Political director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (2006); Chief of staff to Rep. Tim Bishop (D-N.Y.) (2004 to 2006); Legislative assistant to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y) (2001 to 2004)
  • Hometown: Garden City, N.Y.