David Axelrod

David M. Axelrod is an American political consultant and analyst. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the chief strategist to Barack Obama during his 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns. In addition, during Obama's first term, Axelrod worked in the White House as the senior advisor to the president. Born and raised in New York City, Axelrod started his career as a political reporter for the Chicago Tribune.