Guide Note
Lobbyist and former Chairman of the Republican Party Ed Gillespie replaced Dan Bartlett as Counselor to President George W. Bush in June of 2007. As Counselor to the President, Gillespie is responsible for overseeing all aspects of White House communications, including the Press Office and the Offices of Communications, Media Affairs, and Speechwriting
Fast Facts
- Born: August 15, 1961 in Browns Mills, New Jersey
- Senior Communications Adviser for George W. Bush's 2000 Presidential campaign
- Acted as Chairman of the Republican Party from 2003-2005
- Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia from December 2006 to June 2007
- Co-founder of Quinn Gillepsie & Associates, a bi-partisan lobbying firm
- Lobbied for John Roberts' appointment to the Supreme Court
- Has been accused of being an "embedded lobbyist"
Quotes
- "I think the Iraq War, obviously, was a factor in the elections that probably did not help Republicans. But I think there were other things as well. I mean, our brand was hurt in terms of fiscal responsibility. We have to reclaim that."
- "Our party may have swung too far right at various times."
- "George W. Bush is not only a great president; he was a great candidate."
