David Axelrod

David M. Axelrod (born February 22, 1955) is an American political consultant based in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known as a top advisor to President Barack Obama, first in Obama's 2004 campaign for the U.S. Senate in Illinois and later as chief strategist for Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. Following the 2008 election, he was appointed as Senior Advisor to President Obama. Axelrod is the founder of AKP&D; Message and Media, and was a poli... more

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  • Feb 22, 1955 (age 54 years)

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Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Appointed By (if Position is Appointed) From
  • Jan 20, 2009
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