Before taking a position as White House Director of Progressive Media and Online Response in 2011, Lee worked as Online Programs Director in the White House and in the New Media department for the Presidential Transition team doing online outreach. Prior to that he worked in online communications for the Democratic National Committee leading up to the 2008 election, served as Senior New Media Advisor to Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the 110th Congress, and helped the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launch its online program from 2004-2006. Lee graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 2002.
Jesse Lee's Posts
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President Obama on Our Economy and the Debt Limit: "Now is the Time to Go Ahead and Make the Tough Choices"
June 29, 2011 at 6:19 PM EDTIn his press conference, the President took questions on anything the White House press corps could think of, but his primary argument was on the economy, the deficits, and the consequences of Congress not acting on the debt limit.
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Weekly Address: Biden on the American Auto Comeback
May 28, 2011 at 4:00 AM EDTVice President Joe Biden delivers the Weekly Address, celebrating the success of the American auto industry in the wake of Chrysler paying back their loans.
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President Obama Speaks to the Parliament in London: "The Time for Our Leadership is Now"
May 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM EDTAs President Obama spoke to "the Mother of Parliaments" at Westminster Hall, it was a stark reminder of just closely linked our fates are.
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President Obama in Dublin: "Never Has a Nation So Small Inspired So Much in Another"
May 23, 2011 at 5:55 PM EDTThe President embraces Ireland's heritage before a crowd of thousands in Dublin, Ireland.
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Deepest Condolences for Missouri and the Midwest
May 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM EDTIn the wake of yet another terrible storm, the President calls Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to personally extend his condolences and to tell all of the families of Joplin affected by the severe tornadoes that they are in his thoughts and prayers.
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Weekly Address: Reforming “No Child Left Behind” This Year
May 21, 2011 at 4:00 AM EDTHaving just given the commencement address at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, which has made inspiring progress in recent years, the President says Congress must reform No Child Left Behind to help all our schools thrive.
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President Obama Speaks to Our Intelligence Community: "I Put My Bet on You"
May 20, 2011 at 5:54 PM EDTThe President makes his third visit to CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia, this time to thank them for a job well done.
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President Obama Hosts Prime Minister Netanyahu: “An Extremely Constructive Discussion”
May 20, 2011 at 4:03 PM EDTA day after the President’s speech on the Middle East and North Africa, where he spoke on the changes sweeping the region as well as the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, the President hosted Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel for a lengthy meeting.
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Moment of Opportunity: President Obama on the Middle East & North Africa
May 19, 2011 at 7:29 PM EDTPresident Obama lays out his vision for a new chapter in American diplomacy in support of the calls for reform and democracy that are spreading across the Middle East and North Africa.
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The President at Coast Guard Academy Commencement: "I’ve Seen Your Devotion to Duty"
May 18, 2011 at 2:41 PM EDTThe President gave his last Commencement Address of the season at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.
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