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Joe TrippiAmerican politician, active in many Democratic campaigns, consultant
Date of Birth: 10.06.1956
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Joe Trippi: A Political Strategist with a Digital Touch
- Early Career in Politics
- National Campaigns
- Campaign Leadership
- Presidential Campaign Scandals and Personnel Management
- Hiatus from Politics
- Howard Dean's Innovative Campaign
- Personal Life
Joe Trippi: A Political Strategist with a Digital Touch
Early Life and EducationJoe Trippi was born on June 10, 1956, and is an American politician and campaign strategist known for his work in numerous Democratic campaigns. He holds a degree from San Jose State University.
Early Career in Politics
Trippi began his political career in San Jose, where he worked on successful local campaigns in the mid-1970s. In 1979, he joined the presidential campaign of Senator Edward Kennedy.
National Campaigns
In 1981, Trippi became Deputy Campaign Manager for the re-election campaign of Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. He then joined Walter Mondale's 1983 presidential campaign, serving as the Maine campaign chairman and later the Iowa field director. After Mondale's victory in Iowa, Trippi was promoted to Pennsylvania State Director.
Campaign Leadership
In 1985, Trippi became Deputy Director for Senator Edward Kennedy's Democratic Majority Fund, a political action committee. He later became Vice President of the media group Caddell, Doak, and Schram.
Presidential Campaign Scandals and Personnel Management
In 1987, Trippi joined Gary Hart's presidential campaign as Deputy Campaign Manager. After Hart's withdrawal from the race amidst a personal scandal, Trippi oversaw personnel for Hart's wife, Lee Hart. He later worked for Dick Gephardt in the 1988 presidential campaign.
Hiatus from Politics
Disillusioned with politics, Trippi took a break from major campaigns in the 1990s and early 2000s. He worked as a media consultant for small-scale campaigns and became a corporate consultant in Silicon Valley.
Howard Dean's Innovative Campaign
Trippi's most notable campaign was perhaps Howard Dean's 2004 presidential run. Trippi spearheaded the campaign's innovative use of the internet, including the popular campaign blog. This strategy revolutionized campaign communication and is now widely adopted.
Personal Life
Trippi currently resides in Maryland with his wife, Kathleen Lash. He has three children from a previous marriage: Christine Marie, James Ellis, and Ted Casey.
