Prior to joining ABCNEWS, Stephanopoulos served in the Clinton Administration as the Senior Advisor to the President for Policy and Strategy. He was a key strategist in both Clinton presidential campaigns and was involved in the development of virtually all major policy initiatives during President ClintonÕs first term in office.

During the 1992 presidential election, Stephanopoulos served on the Clinton/Gore campaign as the Deputy Campaign Manager and Director of Communications. He oversaw polling, policy, scheduling, press relations and media operations.

Before joining President ClintonÕs campaign, Stephanopoulos was Executive Floor Manager to House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt.

Stephanopoulos grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He received his Masters in theology at Balliol College, Oxford University, England, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University and graduated summa cum laude in political science.

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