Doug Bailey

Political consultant and Hotline founder

Doug Bailey - Political consultant and Hotline founder
Born

October 5th, 1933
91 years ago

Died

June 10th, 2013
11 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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A political consultant and strategist, significant contributions included founding The Hotline, a daily report on American politics. Participation in various political campaigns and advising high-profile politicians shaped the communication strategies within the political arena. Advancements in media and political analysis stemmed from work in both print and television journalism, influencing how political information was disseminated during critical elections.

Founded The Hotline in 1987

Served as a consultant for multiple presidential campaigns

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