Steve Rosenthal
American political activist
About Steve Rosenthal
Born 1953.
Steven "Steve" Rosenthal is an American labor and political strategist. He was the political director of the AFL-CIO for seven years.
Biography Rosenthal's father was a Brooklyn shoe salesman.
In 2003, Rosenthal was one of the founders and chief executive officer of America Coming Together (ACT), a voter mobilization project aimed at defeating incumbent Republican president George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. ACT raised and spent over $142 million and built one of the largest voter mobilization campaigns in Democratic history.
Rosenthal served for seven years as the political director of the AFL-CIO. He announced in August 2002 that he would be stepping down from his post after the November elections.
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Who is Steve Rosenthal?
American political activist
When was Steve Rosenthal born?
Steve Rosenthal was born on 21 January 1953.
What is Steve Rosenthal known for?
Steve Rosenthal is known for America Coming Together.
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