Brian Jones (political consultant)

Brian Jones is a Republican political strategist who is a partner at Black Rock Group, a strategic communications and public affairs firm.[1] He is a former managing director at Mercury Public Affairs, a public and political strategy firm. He is a veteran of 5 presidential campaigns including George W Bush's 2004 re-election campaign,[2] John McCain's 2008 campaign,[3] Mitt Romney's 2012 campaign,[4] and most recently as a senior advisor for Chris Christie's campaign in 2016.[2]

For other people named Brian Jones, see Brian Jones (disambiguation).

Once named one of the “top free-agent GOP operatives” by The Washington Post,[5] former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman noted Jones has “fantastic judgment, the respect of the press, good management skills, creativity and a commitment to excellence.”[1]

Early political career

From 2001 to 2003, Brian Jones was the research director at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) during the 2002 election cycle.[2] In 2003, Jones left the NRCC and began working at the public affairs firm, Mercury Public Affairs, as the vice president of polling and advertising.[6]

In 2004, Jones joined George W. Bush's re-election campaign as the director of communications.[2] After Bush's victory, Jones shifted over to the Republican National Committee (RNC) to become the RNC's communications director for the 2006 election cycle.[5]

John McCain, 2008 Presidential Campaign

Jones began the 2008 election season as the communications director for John McCain's presidential campaign, but resigned in July 2007.[7]

Jones returned to the McCain campaign in September 2008 to lead the campaign's Truth Squad, a rapid response communications team which dealt with issues ranging from voter fraud,[8] to Cindy McCain's Tax Returns,[9] to media coverage of the campaign's vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin.[10][11]

Return to Mercury Public Affairs

In 2008, Jones returned to Mercury as the managing director of public affairs, overseeing strategic communications.[12] By January 2011, he had transitioned from Mercury to the Black Rock Group as a partner.[13]

Mitt Romney, 2012 Presidential Campaign

In 2012, Jones was named senior political strategist for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign where he was "involved in most aspects of the campaign."[4]

Chris Christie, 2016 Presidential Campaign

In March 2015, Jones joined Chris Christie's PAC, Leadership Matters for America.[14]

In July 2015, Jones was named as a senior communications consultant for Christie's presidential campaign.[2]

Miscellaneous

In 2015, Jones signed an amicus brief calling on the United States Supreme Court to declare same-sex marriage a constitutional right.[15]

In 2017, Jones was considered for the position of White House Communications Director, before deciding against it to remain at Black Rock Group.[16][17]

References
  1. "Team - Black Rock Group". Black Rock Group. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  2. Rucker, Philip (2015-07-03). "Exclusive: Chris Christie hires presidential campaign manager and appoints senior staff". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  3. "Key People-Sen. John McCain". p2008.org. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  4. Cillizza, Chris (2011-12-14). "Brian Jones signs on with Mitt Romney's presidential bid". Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  5. "The Fix - The top six free-agent 2012 GOP operatives". Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  6. "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Emily Schell, Brian Jones". The New York Times. 2003-07-13. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  7. Ambinder, Marc. "It's Official: McCain's Press Staff Resigns". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  8. CBS News, "Early Voting Fraud:Rhetoric Or Reality," (Oct. 26, 2008)
  9. USA Today, "Cindy McCain Reports $4.2 million In 2007 Income," (Oct. 17, 2008)
  10. Chicago Tribune (September 11, 2008) "Veterans of Bush team prep Sarah Palin for TV interview"
  11. Rutenberg, Jim; Davey, Monica (2008-09-10). "Squad of G.O.P. Aides Prepares Palin for Interviews". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  12. "Mercury Public Affairs - Our Team - Brian Jones". 2007-12-17. Archived from the original on 2007-12-17. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  13. "Brian Jones Joins the Black Rock Group". 2011-01-13. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  14. Haddon, Patrick O'Connor and Heather (2015-03-12). "Chris Christie Bolsters Political Team as Allies Launch Super PAC". WSJ. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  16. "The Leaks. The Frustrations. Omarosa's Shoes. Mike Dubke on His 103 Days in the White House | Washingtonian". Washingtonian. 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  17. Parker, Ashley; Rucker, Philip (2017-02-13). "Upheaval is now standard operating procedure inside the White House". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
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