Josh Earnest - I still remember vividly watching television coverag

I still remember vividly watching television coverage of the Democratic National Convention in the summer of 1992 (when he was 17) when Bill Clinton got the nomination. That was certainly a part of my growing interest in politics.

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Earnest, Josh. "Kansas City native Josh Earnest settles in as President Obama's press secretary." Interview by Steve Kraske. The Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2014.

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About the Author

Josh Earnest

Born: January 22, 1975
Nationality: American
Profession: White House Press Secretary

Biography

Joshua Ryan Henry Earnest is an American political advisor who served as the 29th White House press secretary under President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2017. He succeeded Jay Carney as Obama's press secretary, in 2014, and was succeeded by President Donald Trump's first presidential press secretary, Sean Spicer. He currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for United Airlines.

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