Plouffe To The Senate? WaPo Asks

The Fix:

It's not every day that the next president of the United States singles you out for praise during his victory speech.

But, that's exactly what happened to David Plouffe, the quiet and unassuming political operative who steered Barack Obama to the Democratic nomination and, ultimately, the presidency.

After praising Vice President-elect Joe Biden, Obama quickly turned to laud Plouffe, who he called "the unsung hero of this campaign, who built the best political campaign, I think, in the history of the United States of America."

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Comments

[truthFORauthorityNOTaft]

I heard him speak in rare interviews. He is such a humble and nice guy. Always a nice and positive thing to say. Always hard working and competent. I think I have a crush. Seriously though, I hope he gets some time with his newborn baby!

[bob8788]

One of the smartest guys in the room

http://barackobamacans.blogspot.com/2008/11/aides-we-didnt-obsess-about-obamas-race.html

[neesy08]

Obama's campaign staff was awesome. It was Axelrod that helped him win in Illinois. McCain is probably looking at how his own staff has self destructed and wondering wy could he have not had this "dream team."

[lagumbo]

Thank you so much David P. I wish you luck and happiness in whatever you do. You are the man.

[newpotusplease]

wouldn't it be funny if Schmitt from McCain's camp also ran against him? they both went to Univ. of Delaware-- but McCain's guy couldn't finish a math class so never graduated - true story.

[4wehttam]

Brilliant manager running a brilliant campaign for a brilliant candidate who is now our brilliant president elect!!! Whoohoo!!!!

[obamasOHangel]

I always gave Plouffe and Axelrod their props. Barack brought the brains and insight, and those two carried out the mission to perfection. We owe them a debt of gratitude.

[9liberal]

Love David!! Love him!!
Thank you David!!

[peacegurl48]

David is the man! The brilliance of Obama and his team is simply stunning and very inspirational!

[6bd]

President elect Obama, and the team with which he surrounds himself are all so gracious and unassuming. The share credit for jobs well done, and are quick to accept responsibility for wrongs. No inflated egos, no name caliing, no one-upmanship. Professional, respectful, directed. A model for effective business education in the making.

[txgal44]

I love you David P. Thank you so much.

[munki]

Brilliantly ran campaign...
It was just awesome and amazing...
Geek like me could not believe how he conducted!
Good job and well deserved!

[LeftCoaster64]

Great job David P. A smart guy is worth 2 Bushes

[Jimmyboyo]

brilliant idea

Plouffe holding Biden's seat till Beau returns from Iraq then steps down to go work on obama re-election campaign 2012 and beau gets apointed to his father's seat

brilliant

[Progress08]

If the Gov. appointed Beau biden couldn't he be mandated to stop his deployment ot Iraq.

[bdl0715]

I was thinking the same thing. Bring Beau back from Iraq so he can assume his father's seat.. Send one of the Romney boys in his place!

[JDJase]

probably...but I'm guessing that politically that wouldn't be so popular...

...u know, the VP's son gets out of doing Iraq so he can be a Senator...