Ex-Obama campaign manager joins Harris team as VP keeps rest of Biden's squad intact
The former campaign manager for former President Barack Obama, David Plouffe, has joined Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, while the newly minted Democratic nominee retains the entire leadership team of President Biden’s re-election effort.
Harris on Friday secured the Democratic presidential nomination — weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago set to begin on Aug. 19.
The vice president’s campaign, now in full swing, will include the members of President Biden’s now-suspended re-election campaign, as well as a number of experienced Democratic operatives who will aid in her effort to beat former President Trump in November.
Jen O’Malley Dillon, who worked as Biden’s campaign chair, has agreed to stay in the top role, reporting directly to Harris. Dillon is expected to run the campaign from the original Biden campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del.
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Julie Chávez Rodriguez will remain campaign manager, with Rob Flaherty continuing his role as deputy campaign manager. Quentin Fulks will continue his role as principal deputy campaign manager, and Michael Tyler is continuing his role as communications director.
Harris’ campaign has also brought on Liz Allen, who will serve as chief of staff for Harris’ yet-to-be-named running mate, and Megan Rooney as head speechwriter.
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Brian Fallon, who was previously the director of public affairs for Obama’s Justice Department, a top aide to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Hillary Clinton’s 2016 national press secretary, will also join