I've met a good number of people, some more often than others, working on campaigns across several states. What are the odds I have met a future US President?
Must be someone who has attended a private event with where I was present (virtual events count if they were there live and conversing with people), talked to me directly on the phone, or had a direct conversation with me at a public event.
I will edit in more people when I meet them, I intend to keep working on campaigns until at least the end of 2026 and possible through 2028.
I'm currently working in Pennsylvania for the next few months and I'll be working on a campaign in Indiana for the rest of the year. I only work for Democratic campaigns
Some people I have met, under this definition:
Vice President Kamala Harris
Governor Josh Shapiro
Governor Steve Bullock
Senator John Fetterman
Senator Raphael Warnock
Senator Chuck Schumer
Lt. Governor Austin Davis
Congressman Brian Higgins
Congressman Patrick Murphy
Executive Mark Poloncarz
Mayor John Street
Mayor Michael Nutter
Mayor Paul Dyster
Mayor Michelle Roman
Mayor Austin Tylec
Controller Rebecca Rhynhart
State Senator Nikil Saval
State Senator Sharif Street
State Senator Steve Santasiero
State Representative Elizabeth Fiedler
State Representative Joe Hohenstein
State Representative Tim Brennan
State Representative Malcom Kenyatta
State Assemblyman Tim Kennedy
Councilmember Allen Domb
Councilmember Rue Landau
Commissioner Bob Harvie
Commissioner Diane Marseglia
Candidate Heidi Beidinger
Candidate Ashley Ehasz
Various other State Senators and State Representatives/Assemblymen from Pennsylvania and New York
Various city council members from across Pennsylvania and New York
Various candidates for political office
I will respond to all comments asking if I've met someone or if I think it is probable that I will in the next few years.
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Update: Added several people of note. Philly city council people as well as some House/Assembly people from PA and NY, some candidates I've worked with too.
@ChrisMillsc5f7 Silly yes, but the parameters are defined explicitly in the description and I will give frequent updates as needed.
@ZacharyParker As long as you update! With such a long list already I expect over time you should meet the next in line for potus even if they are not on todayβs list
@SusanneinFrance Yes, I have a personal goal (if its manageable finance and stress wise) of working a top level position on a 2028 Presidential campaign so I think my odds will go up over time. I plan on frequent updates whenever I have a major meet or decent number of small ones.
@ZacharyParker Excellent- by working towards this goal and being open to possibilities you enhance your chances β€οΈ
@Conflux My odds of meeting Pete are pretty good. A candidate I'll be working with this year is a personal friend and I've worked with many members of his 2020 campaign. I will try to meet Gretch when I'm near her by attending an event. No idea for Gavin but if the opportunity presents itself I will.
Good possibility I apply to with on all three campaigns on 2028 if they run.
@Conflux He's incredibly talented in front of a crowd and his team had some absolute rock stars making things run well. Pete for America alums are usually really high up on statewide campaigns.