Biden campaign taps Jon Stewart alum for help with media-savvy tactics
Last edited Sat Jan 13, 2024, 07:55 PM - Edit history (1)
Source: Salon
Published January 13, 2024 4:56PM (EST)
In a smart move that will surely help to draw the eyes of younger voters in 2024 especially those of the TikTok generation the Biden campaign is bringing on Andy Crystal, former research producer for Apple TV+s "The Problem with Jon Stewart" and Netflixs "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj," in an effort to give Biden a sharp, media-savvy advantage over his opponents.
According to campaign officials, Crystal will combine traditional campaign research with a greater emphasis on viral videos, investigative reporting and other tactics that will break through in the media. He will report to Michael Tyler, communications director.
Andys vision, vast intellect and passion for finding and reporting important stories drove our most memorable episodes," Jim Margolis, executive producer and showrunner of "Patriot Act" said in a statement. "He has an uncommon ability to quickly process huge amounts of information, to make complex stories understandable and to put a human face on issues that matter. His brain is a firehose of smart and interesting ideas, and he was always the person we turned to make sure we had the story right."
According to Politico, Biden's campaign has also tapped Lauren Hitt, who most recently served as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezs (D-N.Y.) communications director, as a senior national spokesperson.
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SheilaAnn
(10,711 posts)Think. Again.
(22,456 posts)...this is an extremely wise move!
Quixote1818
(31,155 posts)IcyPeas
(25,474 posts)Experienced legal researcher and political consultant (member of New York State Bar; admitted 2014). Expertise in analyzing political vulnerabilities arising from the legal records of prospective candidates for office or judicial nominees and creating communication plans to counteract them.
Investigative Researcher for Hillary for America.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-crystal-805b5962
democrank
(12,597 posts)This should help Democrats develop a streamlined, eye-catching, head-turning message.
bahboo
(16,953 posts)Upthevibe
(10,180 posts)This is great news!
Than you for posting
BumRushDaShow
(169,736 posts)since some were worried about Biden bringing John Kerry into the campaign but also needing to attract "young people".
ailsagirl
(24,287 posts)ArkansasDemocrat1
(3,213 posts)Sucha NastyWoman
(3,019 posts)sheshe2
(97,622 posts)Cha
(319,067 posts)sheshe2
(97,622 posts)Cha
(319,067 posts)knew it was you
qwlauren35
(6,309 posts)It's from last April. I wonder if anyone will remember.
Or will they just remember Gaza. Which needs to be over by this summer.
Mr.Bill
(24,906 posts)a pathological liar to have a position in the Trump campaign.
Phoenix61
(18,828 posts)Im not surprised that Biden is pulling together an amazing team.
Cha
(319,067 posts)TY BRDS!!
progressoid
(53,179 posts)She's a good addition as well.
Kablooie
(19,107 posts)So many entertainers and writers are Democrats and they know how to create effective presentations.
They could help make politicians seem less dull and could help create memorable speeches.
CTyankee
(68,198 posts)calling her "overrated."