DNC hires Mary Beth Cahill as interim CEO [View all]

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Source: Politico

The Democratic National Committee has hired Mary Beth Cahill as its interim CEO, replacing — at least temporarily — Jess O’Connell, who stepped down in a surprise on Monday.

Cahill is best known as one of the presidential campaign managers for John Kerry in 2004. She was also an executive director of EMILY’s List and worked for a number of other top Democratic politicians, including the late Sen. Ted Kennedy.

“Democrats nationwide will benefit from her talents as we build on the energy and momentum from 2017 and work to elect Democrats in 2018 and beyond,” DNC Chairman Tom Perez wrote Thursday evening in an email that went to committee members.

In a DNC statement announcing her appointment, Cahill said: “As we search for someone to step into Jess’s shoes more permanently, I’m honored for the opportunity to work alongside Chairman Perez to make sure the DNC continues to win from the school board to the Oval Office.”

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