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Jim Barnett (Vermont)
| Jim Barnett | |
| Basic facts | |
| Organization: | Battleground Strategies |
| Role: | Principal |
| Location: | Washington, D.C. |
| Affiliation: | Republican |
| Education: | •American University (B.A., communications, legal institutions, economics, government, 1998) |
James "Jim" Barnett is a political consultant with experience working on local and national campaigns in the Vermont, New England and Washington, D.C., areas. He is the former chair of the Republican Party of Vermont and worked as an aide for former Governor of Vermont Jim Douglas (R) and for Arizona Senator John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign.
Early career
James "Jim" Barnett earned a B.A. in communications, legal institutions, economics and government from American University in 1998. From 1998 to 2000, Barnett worked for the Republican National Committee (RNC) as a junior research analyst and then a senior research analyst. During that time, he also worked as a research associate for the National Journal Group, a Washington, D.C. based media company that aims to offer "essential insights and analysis for those operating in Washington’s policy and government arenas." At National Journal, Barnett assisted in edition the 2000 Almanac of American Politics.[1][2][3]
From February to December 2000, Barnett worked as public relations manager for Validea.com, an investing strategy website. In April 2001, Barnett became the deputy associate director of Office of Presidential Personnel at the White House where he advised staff about appointment decisions and conducted research for candidate evaluation.[1][2]
Barnett left Washington, D.C., in 2002 to become deputy campaign manager for former Governor of Vermont Jim Douglas (R). After the election, he worked for Gov. Douglas as a special assistant where he was an advisor and liaison to legislators and officials for issues related to commerce, economic development, natural resources and labor.[1][2]
In May 2003, Barnett became chair of the Republican Party of Vermont. Barnett helped the party increase fundraising returns and remained chair through the 2006 election cycle.[1][2][4][5]
Later career
From 2006 to 2007, James "Jim" Barnett worked for Arizona Senator John McCain (R) as regional political director for New England during McCain's 2008 presidential campaign. He managed the general campaign for the region including voter turnout programs. From May 2007 to April 2008, Barnett worked for McCain exclusively in New Hampshire as state director before becoming New England campaign manager from May 2008 to November 2008.[1][2][6]
Barnett worked as campaign manager for former Representative Rob Simmons (R) from Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District when Simmons ran for Senate in 2010.[1][2]
After the Simmons campaign, Barnett worked as a principal for his communications company, Battleground Strategies. He provided political consulting, research and communications services to clients such as the Republican Governors Association, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and former Governor of Vermont Jim Douglas (R).[1][2][7]
In 2011, Barnett worked as campaign manager for former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown (R) when Brown ran for re-election. Campaigns & Elections named Barnett a top Republican "influencer" in Vermont in 2013 and "one of the few high-level GOP operatives based in the state."[1][7][8]
Barnett became vice president for political affairs at the United States Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform in Washington, D.C., in 2013. The Institute for Legal Reform aims to advocate civil justice reforms in the United States and around the world.[9][1]
Top influencers by state
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In 2015, Ballotpedia identified Jim Barnett (Vermont) as a top influencer by state. We identified top influencers across the country through several means, including the following:
- Local knowledge of our professional staff
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See also
- Vermont
- Republican National Committee
- Almanac of American Politics
- Jim Douglas
- Republican Party of Vermont
- Republican Governors Association
- National Republican Senatorial Committee
- Scott Brown
- United States Chamber of Commerce
- Institute for Legal Reform
External links
- Republican National Committee
- National Journal
- Validea
- Republican Party of Vermont
- Institute for Legal Reform
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Linkedin, "Jim Barnett," accessed November 27, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Indeed, "James Barnett," May 16, 2011
- ↑ National Journal, "About National Journal," accessed November 27, 2015
- ↑ Times Argus, "Jim Barnett: He takes no prisoners as state chairman of Vermont's Grand Old Party," July 17, 2005
- ↑ American University, "Jim Barnett: Political Communications Architect Builds on Success," November 28, 2012
- ↑ WCAX.com, "Barnett Rising Republican Star?" November 24, 2008
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, "What We Do," accessed November 27, 2015
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