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About David Plouffe

Wikipedia

David Plouffe (pronounced /plʌf/, born 1967 ) is an American political strategist best known as the chief campaign manager for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign in the United States. Full Article

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David Plouffe, political strategist for President Barack Obama's campaign, delivers a speech in Mexico City, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. Plouffe addressed Mexican students as part of the Mexico Century 21 conference, organized by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's foundation.
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  1. David Plouffe, political strategist for President Barack Obama's campaign, delivers a speech in Mexico City, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. Plouffe addressed Mexican students as part of the Mexico Century 21 conference, organized by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's foundation. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    David Plouffe, political strategist for President Barack Obama's campaign, delivers a speech in Mexico City, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. Plouffe addressed Mexican students as part of the Mexico Century 21 conference, organized by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's foundation.

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  2. David Plouffe, political strategist for President Barack Obama's campaign, delivers a speech in Mexico City, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. Plouffe addressed Mexican students as part of the Mexico Century 21 conference, organized by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's foundation. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    David Plouffe, political strategist for President Barack Obama's campaign, delivers a speech in Mexico City, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. Plouffe addressed Mexican students as part of the Mexico Century 21 conference, organized by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's foundation.

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  3. David Plouffe, former campaign manager of U.S. President Barack Obama, delivers a speech during a session at the Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival June 25, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    David Plouffe, former campaign manager of U.S. President Barack Obama, delivers a speech during a session at the Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival June 25, 2009.

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  4. David Plouffe, former campaign manager of U.S. President Barack Obama, delivers a speech during a session at the Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival June 25, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    David Plouffe, former campaign manager of U.S. President Barack Obama, delivers a speech during a session at the Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival June 25, 2009.

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  5. David Plouffe, former campaign manager of U.S. President Barack Obama, delivers a speech during a session at the Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival June 25, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    David Plouffe, former campaign manager of U.S. President Barack Obama, delivers a speech during a session at the Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival June 25, 2009.

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  6. David Plouffe, former campaign manager of U.S. President Barack Obama, delivers a speech during a session at the Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival June 25, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    David Plouffe, former campaign manager of U.S. President Barack Obama, delivers a speech during a session at the Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival June 25, 2009.

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  7. David Plouffe of USA, campaign manager for US President Barack Obama is seen during the Cannes Lions 2009, 56th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, June 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    David Plouffe of USA, campaign manager for US President Barack Obama is seen during the Cannes Lions 2009, 56th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, June 25, 2009.

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  8. David Plouffe of USA, campaign manager for US President Barack Obama is seen during the Cannes Lions 2009, 56th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, June 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    David Plouffe of USA, campaign manager for US President Barack Obama is seen during the Cannes Lions 2009, 56th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, June 25, 2009.

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  9. David Plouffe of USA, campaign manager for US President Barack Obama is seen during the Cannes Lions 2009, 56th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, June 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    David Plouffe of USA, campaign manager for US President Barack Obama is seen during the Cannes Lions 2009, 56th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, June 25, 2009.

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  10. David Plouffe of USA, campaign manager for US President Barack Obama is seen during the Cannes Lions 2009, 56th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, June 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    David Plouffe of USA, campaign manager for US President Barack Obama is seen during the Cannes Lions 2009, 56th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, June 25, 2009.

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  11. Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton, left, and President Obama's campaign manager David Plouffe walk to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton, left, and President Obama's campaign manager David Plouffe walk to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

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  12. FILE - In this June 25, 2009, file photo, David Plouffe of USA, Campaign Manager for President Barack Obama is seen during the Cannes Lions 2009, 56th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    FILE - In this June 25, 2009, file photo, David Plouffe of USA, Campaign Manager for President Barack Obama is seen during the Cannes Lions 2009, 56th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France.

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  13. CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France.

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  14. CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France.

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  15. CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France.

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  16. CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France.

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  17. CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France.

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  18. CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France.

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  19. CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Campaign Manager for Barack Obama, David Plouffe gives a speech during the 'DDB Worldwide Audacity of Successful Brands' Seminar as part of the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 25, 2009 in Cannes, France.

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David Plouffe, political strategist for President Barack Obama's campaign, delivers a speech in Mexico City, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. Plouffe addressed Mexican students as part of the Mexico Century 21 conference, organized by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's foundation.

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  1. I think enough people said, 'Hey, if we send Obama off with a win, essentially, the primary's over,' and, 'It's too early.' So, a lot of different things happened and it was the toughest things we had to deal with in the whole campaign was that loss
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: WMUR New Hampshire 1 week ago
  2. At the same time the reporter was writing this story, David Plouffe was appearing on FOX and David Axelrod was on the day before.
    SOURCE: Huffington Post 2 weeks ago
  3. The contact said that while John's inclination was to be with Obama, it seemed the Clinton folks were more intent on gaining his support
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: Houston Chronicle 1 week ago
  4. One of the reasons we did so many of the David Plouffe videos was not just for our supporters, but also because it was a way for us to get our message out without having to actually talk to reporters
    SOURCE: Say Anything 1 month ago
  5. I think it would be catastrophic for them to nominate her ... A lot can change, but I doubt she'll run. Right now, in terms of her ability to sell books and get speaking fees and just go out there and be a prominent voice in the Republican Party, she's at a pretty high level. But if you run a race you'r...
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: CBS News 1 week ago
  6. One of the takeaways from the book, I think for everybody, was that Iowa was our laboratory
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: Des Moines Register 2 weeks ago
  7. Well, I guess I would have started by advising against picking Sarah Palin (as his vice-presidential choice) and running the type of negative ads voters thought McCain was above
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: AZ Central.com 2 weeks ago
  8. GOP is at an all time low…because centrists have left their party. The antics in N.Y. 23 will not help that serious problem
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: The Politico 3 weeks ago
  9. we had initially received a lot of advice from many of her (Clinton) supporters to pick her, though this 'advice' was perhaps more accurately described as subtle pressure.
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 3 weeks ago
  10. Everyone in Washington wants to predict what’s going to happen next fall. This thing’s got about 20 lifetimes ... I think the long-term political picture is this: You’ve got a Republican Party with historically low favorable ratings – moderates and centrists leaving the party.
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: The Caucus 3 weeks ago
  11. There was a mythology during the campaign that President Obama did not take Hillary Clinton very seriously as VP. The truth is he did ... The fact that he chose her as Secretary of State reflects on how strongly he believes in her leadership quality and her skill.
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: The Caucus 3 weeks ago
  12. I think we should thank John McCain for picking her in terms of how it helped us win in 2008 ... But I think we should doubly thank him now.
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: The Caucus 3 weeks ago
  13. What surprised me at [our first meeting to discuss the vice presidency] was that Obama was clearly thinking more seriously about picking Hillary Clinton than Ax and I had realized ... He said if his central criterion measured who could be the best VP, she had to be included in that list. She was compete...
    – David Plouffe SOURCE: The Daily Beast 3 weeks ago