“(Harris) represents so many things to so many people, and they’re all going to want some of her time. Matt McKenna, who was Bill Clinton’s spokesperson from 2007 to 2015, noted the historic nature of Harris’ candidacy and said Flournoy will skillfully manage competing demands for her time. “Together with the rest of my team, today’s appointees will work to get this virus under control, open our economy responsibly and make sure it lifts up all Americans, and restore and advance our country’s leadership around the world,” Harris said in a statement.įormer colleagues describe Flournoy as a no-nonsense operative who has both policy and political chops. McEldowney is a former ambassador to Bulgaria and has 30 years of service in various diplomatic and foreign affairs jobs. Kosoglu had served as Harris’ top adviser during the general election campaign. Harris also announced Rohini Kosoglu as her domestic policy adviser and Nancy McEldowney as her national security adviser. She’s done a wonderful job as my chief of staff for nearly 8 years, and I will miss her-but I’m thrilled about VP-elect Harris’ choice,” he tweeted. “Tina Flournoy is incredibly smart, strong, and skillful, with deeply rooted values.
That follows a career that took her to top posts at the Democratic National Committee, in the presidential campaigns of former Vice President Al Gore and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and with the American Federation of Teachers.īill Clinton called her appointment “great news for our country.” Who’s on President-elect Biden’s team of top economic advisers?įlournoy has served as chief of staff for former President Bill Clinton since 2013.
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