- Posted March 22, 2012
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Obama advisor will speak at Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner
Robert Gibbs will deliver this year's keynote address at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in Detroit. Jeff-Jack will take place at Cobo Center in Detroit on Saturday, April 28.
Gibbs has been an advisor and strategist to President Obama from the early days of Obama's 2004 Senate race to his sweep to the White House. Most recently, Gibbs has served as President Obama's press secretary, presiding over daily press briefings.
''Robert Gibbs can provide intimate insight into the Obama campaign and administration,'' Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer said. ''His experience and leadership will be a great addition to this year's Jeff-Jack program.''
For ticket information, go to http://www.michigandems.com/jeffjack/jeffjack.php.
Published: Thu, Mar 22, 2012
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