Brad Woodhouse
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Brad Woodhouse is the communications director of the United States
Democratic National Committee
.
for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
during the early 2000s, and was casually named by a Washington Post columnist
as possibly "the most prolific e-mailer in politics."
In 2005, Woodhouse left the DSCC to become communications director for Americans United to Protect Social Security, a group fighting the failed Bush Social Security plan.
Following the Bush reform plan, Woodhouse organized and became president of Americans United For Change. Woodhouse's group belong to a coalition of progressive organizations called Change America Now, many of which are located in the same building in Washington at 1825 K Street, N.W. The leaders of those organizations frequently meet with aides to Democratic congressional leadership, to discuss strategy and upcoming votes.
In 2009, Woodhouse became the Democratic National Committee's communications director.
, an event widely reported as "surprising" to even the President and his advisers. Conservatives and others in the media ridiculed the selection process and the President. Criticisms ranged from claims that Obama was undeserving, to the fact that he had been nominated only twelve days after his inauguration, to claims that the Nobel Peace Prize is anti-American. In an October 9, 2009 public statement, RNC
Chairman Michael Steele issued a public statement which rhetorically asked what Obama achievement the Nobel Prize recognized.
Woodhouse, as Communications Director of the Democratic National Committee, responded:
The Republican National Committee
(RNC) responded:
Dallas Woodhouse is married with two children, and is a Republican. Dallas is the North Carolina
State Director for http://www.afpnc.org/Americans For Prosperity
], but has been involved in North Carolina politics for many years. Beginning his career as a Raleigh-based political journalist with NBC-17, he also spent time on the evening news at WKFT and WLFL. Woodhouse began his stint with Americans for Prosperity as the Communications and Legislative Director for AFP–North Carolina, and took command of the North Carolina chapter in August 2007. Through his position, Dallas leads the fight to ease the burden of big government in North Carolina, overseeing the daily operations of AFP-North Carolina. In addition to setting and achieving long-term goals for the organization he has worked to increase the number of local chapters and boost membership.
Another sibling, Joy, is married and has four children.
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Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Committee
The Democratic National Committee is the principal organization governing the United States Democratic Party on a day to day basis. While it is responsible for overseeing the process of writing a platform every four years, the DNC's central focus is on campaign and political activity in support...
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Career
Woodhouse gained widespread notice as a spokesmanSpokesman
A spokesperson or spokesman or spokeswoman is someone engaged or elected to speak on behalf of others.In the present media-sensitive world, many organizations are increasingly likely to employ professionals who have received formal training in journalism, communications, public relations and...
for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is the Democratic Hill committee for the United States Senate. It is the only organization solely dedicated to electing Democrats to the United States Senate. The DSCC's current chair is Sen. Patty Murray, who succeeded Sen. Robert Menendez following...
during the early 2000s, and was casually named by a Washington Post columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
as possibly "the most prolific e-mailer in politics."
In 2005, Woodhouse left the DSCC to become communications director for Americans United to Protect Social Security, a group fighting the failed Bush Social Security plan.
Following the Bush reform plan, Woodhouse organized and became president of Americans United For Change. Woodhouse's group belong to a coalition of progressive organizations called Change America Now, many of which are located in the same building in Washington at 1825 K Street, N.W. The leaders of those organizations frequently meet with aides to Democratic congressional leadership, to discuss strategy and upcoming votes.
In 2009, Woodhouse became the Democratic National Committee's communications director.
2009 Nobel Peace Prize controversy
In October 2009, President Barack Obama received the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize2009 Nobel Peace Prize
The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to U.S. President Barack Obama "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between people." The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award on October 9, 2009, citing Obama's promotion of nuclear nonproliferation and...
, an event widely reported as "surprising" to even the President and his advisers. Conservatives and others in the media ridiculed the selection process and the President. Criticisms ranged from claims that Obama was undeserving, to the fact that he had been nominated only twelve days after his inauguration, to claims that the Nobel Peace Prize is anti-American. In an October 9, 2009 public statement, RNC
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
Chairman Michael Steele issued a public statement which rhetorically asked what Obama achievement the Nobel Prize recognized.
Woodhouse, as Communications Director of the Democratic National Committee, responded:
"The Republican PartyRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
has thrown in its lot with the terrorists - the Taliban and HamasHamasHamas is the Palestinian Sunni Islamic or Islamist political party that governs the Gaza Strip. Hamas also has a military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades...
this morning - in criticizing the President for receiving the Nobel Peace prize -- an award he did not seek but that is nonetheless an honor in which every American can take great pride — unless of course you are the Republican Party. The 2009 version of the Republican Party has no boundaries, has no shame and has proved that they will put politics above patriotism at every turn. It’s no wonder only 20 percent of Americans admit to being Republicans anymore – it’s an embarrassing label to claim."
The Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
(RNC) responded:
"Like most Americans, the DNC can't think of one achievement that the president has accomplished, so they resort to their predictable response and standard playbook of demonizing those who disagree with them. ...Now, when challenged to answer the question of what the president has accomplished, Democrats are lashing out calling Republicans terrorists. That type of political rhetoric is shameful."
Notable family members
Newsweek quoted Brad Woodhouse describing his brother Dallas Woodhouse:
“My brother is a right-wing nut job,” Brad says, also half jokingly.
Dallas Woodhouse is married with two children, and is a Republican. Dallas is the North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
State Director for http://www.afpnc.org/Americans For Prosperity
Americans for Prosperity
Americans for Prosperity is a Washington, D.C.–based political advocacy group. According to their literature, they promote economic policy that supports business, and restrains regulation by government...
], but has been involved in North Carolina politics for many years. Beginning his career as a Raleigh-based political journalist with NBC-17, he also spent time on the evening news at WKFT and WLFL. Woodhouse began his stint with Americans for Prosperity as the Communications and Legislative Director for AFP–North Carolina, and took command of the North Carolina chapter in August 2007. Through his position, Dallas leads the fight to ease the burden of big government in North Carolina, overseeing the daily operations of AFP-North Carolina. In addition to setting and achieving long-term goals for the organization he has worked to increase the number of local chapters and boost membership.
Another sibling, Joy, is married and has four children.