David Axelrod
Birth Name:
David M. Axelrod
Birth Place:
New York, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- Graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in Political Science in 1977
- Became interested in politics after witnessing an inspiring speech by John F․ Kennedy when he was 7 years old
- After graduation, he began working for the Chicago Tribune, where he became the youngest political writer in the newspaper's history
- Quote: "I got into politics because I believe in idealism․ Just to be a part of this effort that seems to be rekindling the kind of idealism that I knew when I was a kid, it's a great thing to do․ So I find myself getting very emotional about it․"
- After the 2008 election, he was invited to serve as President Obama's Senior Advisor in the White House
- In addition to Barack Obama, he has aided in the campaigns of several notable Democrats, including Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and John Edwards
- Became a campaign consultant in 1984, when he joined Congressman Paul Simon's bid for a Senate seat
- Best known as the campaign advisor for President Barack Obama's successful 2008 campaign
- Co-created the consulting firm Axelrod & Associates in 1985, which later became known as AKP&D Message and Media
- Became one of the few customers to have ever run a tab at Manny's, a Chicago cafeteria and deli he frequented to accumulate wisdom from regular people