Washington, DC
After completing work in California, I began work as communications director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chaired by NY Senator Al D’Amato (R-NY).
Sen. D’Amato was Pataki’s lead patron against arch-rival Cuomo in terms of fundraising, strategy and lending all of his consultants to Pataki. If Pataki won, D’Amato would win — and he now was both Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee as well as NRSC Chair, and among the most powerful and colorful lawmakers in all of Washington.
The communications director job was my reward for the Pataki victory. I was exhilarated about my new job and the national playground of Senate races at my disposal in terms of involvement.