Craig T. Smith
| Craig T. Smith | |
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| White House Political Director | |
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In office 1997–2000 | |
| Appointed by | President Bill Clinton |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of Arkansas |
Craig T. Smith is a prominent Democratic Party political strategist who served as White House Political Director during the Clinton administration.
He was described by TIME magazine as "something of an adopted son" to President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton.[1] He was the first hire of President Bill Clinton's successful campaign during the 1992 election.[2] He began working for President Clinton while the later was governor of Arkansas.
In addition to his work for the Clintons, Smith has worked on many political campaigns for figures including as campaign director and senior advisor to Joe Lieberman's 2004 presidential campaign and campaign manager on Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign.[3]
Smith's alma mater is the University of Arkansas, where he earned his B.S. in public administration in 1980 and graduated from the School of Law in 1982.
References
- ↑ Halperin, Mark. "The (Not Very) Quiet Campaign for Hillary Clinton". TIME.com. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
- ↑ Press, From Associated (1997-02-08). "Clinton Loyalist Named White House Political Director". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
- ↑ "Craig T. Smith | mCapitol Management". mcapitol.com. Retrieved 2015-11-12.