It's Official: Axelrod Joining Obama White House

President-elect Barack Obama made David Axelrod's White House post official Wednesday, naming his chief campaign strategist as a senior advisor to the president.

From Greg Hinz's account in Crain's Chicago Business:

Mr. Axelrod, 53, worked as Mr. Obama's chief strategist during the presidential campaign and led the new president's successful Senate race four years ago. A New York City native and former Chicago Tribune reporter, he also played key roles in the election of Mayor Richard M. Daley, Mr. Emanuel, and Hillary Clinton to the U.S. Senate.

A press release announcing the appointment did not indicate whether he will move to Washington -- that is expected -- or whether he will dispose of his interest in his consulting firm, AKP&D Message and Media.

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Comments

[Chaucea]

And he's cuddly, too! :-D

[SF13]

Yeah someone whose loyalty is to Obama !

[aOsO]

The Obama administration just wouldn't feel right without David Ax. Good news.

[Adam11]

First Circle=Axe­l,Gibbs,Va­lerie

2nd Circle= the Clintonians and rest... good choices

Remember the first circle is the most important, couse they Loyal.and with him from get go...

[aOsO]

Good observation.

[teacheng]

Yup - watched the West Wing often enough to know that.

And now our liberal fantasy is about to become a reality!

[gi]

Don't forget David Plouffe oh yeah, he's the brain behind Barack Obama's campaign.(­manager)
check these great links:
http://www.barackobama.net/david-plouffe.html
http://www.akpmedia.com/partners/dplouffe.html
http://www.bittenandbound.com/2008/11/05/david-plouffe-obama-campaign-manager-photos/
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2008/01/24/us/politics/1194817099141/john-harwood-with-david-plouffe.html

[teapartydude]

What about Pflouffe?

[DontJustFollow]

Another day another Clinton advisor. Same ol same ol -
Obama= NO Hope + No Change

[KillBillV2]

What are you talking about? David Axelrod is the main reason why Obama won the Presidency.

[Adam11]

Excatly...­....

[Skye]

"Another day another Clinton advisor. Same ol same ol -
Obama= NO Hope + No Change"

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Get your facts straight. He never worked for the Clintons.

[teapartydude]

WTF are you talking about?

[Grunty1]

He's a tr0ll, he has no clue.

[oscartucker]

What is this madness you are spewing? Axelrod has always worked with Obama. Congratulations to Axelrod.

[Adam11]

what ya want? Another day another Bush Advisor?

ill take any clintonians then Bushs

ITS THE PEOPLES TURN.....

[darthdarcy]

I should hope so, I thought he'd be Chief of Staff we may wish he was eventually­..

[Damaven]

I have all the faith in the world in Axelrod, check out that record, and Obama obviously has the wherewithal to put the right people in the right place. No matter who it is. So, let's see when it's over.

[keepemhonest]

WAHOOOOOO!!!!!

[sammy cole]

This is a Wonderful position for Axelrod!!!!!!!

[WinterStorm]

With all of the Clintonites joining the administration, I am overwhelmed with joy regarding Obama's selection of his senior white house staff. Valerie Jarrett, David Plouffe, and now Axelrod. He's putting wise people who know Washington DC into the nuts and bolts positions, but his brain trust of advisers is worthy of our awe.

It's like he's Violet Parr from the superfamily The Incredibles or Steve Rogers, with his senior advisers acting as his forcefield or in the case of Captain America his S.H.I.E.L.­D.

C'mon guys lighten up....

[judyc]

I wasn't aware of Plouffe having a position. Are you sure?

[mcantwell]

This guy is a Genius! He is invaluable to the Obama Team.

[Invox]

Wonder if his nickname is "Ax".....

[Takae]

It's better than 'Rod'.

[love5pets]

Good man - wise choice.

If Axelrod does as well at running the presidency as he did the campaign, we just might be okay.

[chewie2008]

Very good and congratulations to David Axelrod.