Brad Dayspring
Brad Dayspring helps shape the GOP’s message as communications director for Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chair of the Republican Study Committee.

Brian Wolff
In his first cycle, DCCC’s executive director is taking nothing for granted yet.

Charles Kieffer
A pivotal player with a Byrd's-eye view of Appropriations.

Colin Brooks
Staffer provides Sen. John Cornyn with a unique perspective on the war in Iraq: his own.

Drey Samuelson
When Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) was struck by a brain hemorrhage on Dec. 13, 2006, his chief of staff immediately became one of the most powerful staffers on Capitol Hill.

Emily Sanders
Emily Sanders has added members to the Immigration Reform Caucus.

George Dalley
The third time’s the charm for Rep. Charles B. Rangel’s chief of staff

H. Clayton Foushee Jr.
Former Northwest executive now navigates the anything-but-friendly skies for Congress.

Jaime Harrison
A Long Way From Orangeburg

Jeff Bjornstad
Jeff Bjornstad says he goes for a “customer service” approach in a town better known for its “what have you done for me lately” attitude.

John Michael Gonzalez
Chief of staff finds redemption in office of a once-vulnerable congresswoman.

Kyle Nevins
As Blunt's top aide, Nevins has to persuade Republicans to side with a deeply unpopular president against the Democrats.

Lauren Aronson
Staffer becomes standout under coach Emanuel

Lorie Schmidt
As the right-hand woman for Rep. John Dingell on all matters atmospheric, she will be at the center of climate change.

Melissa Shuffield
Press secretary goes extra mile for McCain

Mike Sommers
Top policy aide to Minority Leader John A. Boehner

Neil Bradley
Neil Bradley, top policy aide to House Minority Whip Roy Blunt.

Rick DeBobes
Rick DeBobes has served on the same committee for nearly two decades.

Rob Nabors
“When you do humanize this, it’s not just political," says Nabors. "You can’t just look at this as a policy issue.”

Sarah Feinberg
Her job is to help freshman members navigate the steep learning curve of their first term in Congress.

Sean Kennedy
While McCaskill is boisterous and outgoing, her chief of staff is the sobering gut check.

Sharon Davis
For some, politicians were forever cast as scandalous and scheming. Others were galvanized to change the political process... Sharon Davis wanted something a bit different.

Stephen Gardner
Senate staffer Stephen Gardner melds his wonky policy obsession with railroads to electronic music.