Robert Gibbs, a top aide to Barack Obama throughout his presidential campaign, will be named White House Press Secretary, according to Politico.Gibbs (right) was the communications director for Obama's Senate office and was a top strategist in his campaign. Gibbs has worked with Obama since 2004, and was press secretary of John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign.
Politico also reports that the job has not formally offered or accepted yet, but the move has been confirmed by a top Democratic official.
They also report that "The announcement is likely to be viewed favorably by reporters because Gibbs has unquestioned authority, access and institutional memory."
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