James A. Johnson (politics)
James A. Johnson (born December 24, 1943) is a United States Democratic Party political figure, and the former CEO of Fannie Mae. He was the campaign manager for Walter Mondale's failed 1984 presidential bid and chaired the vice presidential selection committee for the presidential campaign of John Kerry. He briefly led the vice-presidential selection process for the 2008 Democratic presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama.
Read more about James A. Johnson (politics): Early Life and Education, Early Career, Fannie Mae, Post-Fannie Mae Career, Association With Barack Obama, Other Memberships, Honors and Accolades, Personal Life
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