David Plouffe was not just the architect of the campaign that put Barack Obama in the White House; he also built a grassroots movement that changed the face of politics forever and reenergized the idea of democracy itself. Now he recounts the amazing story of how the Obama for America campaign developed and executed its sweeping, unprecedented plan. The Audacity to Win is the story of a perfect match of candidate and campaign.
David Plouffe served as the campaign manager for Barack Obama's primary and general election victories in 2008. He was the architect of the strategy for both elections. Prior to running the Obama campaign, Plouffe served as a leading Democratic Party media consultant from 2001 to 2007, playing a key role in the election of U.S. senators, governors, mayors, and House members across the country. He lives in Washington, D.C.