Resource: WhoRunsGov
With 100 senators, 435 house representatives, and literally thousands of congressional and Executive branch staffers running around Washington, it’s nearly impossible to keep straight who’s who and who they “pal around with” (thank you, Mrs. Palin).
Fortunately, the folks at WhoRunsGov.com have removed the guess-work from this process and introduced a valuable resource that “offers a unique look at the world of Washington through its key players and personalities. It’s your window into how deals get made and policy is shaped in the new Obama administration that is remaking the nation’s capital.”
WhoRunsGov breaks each political figure down in a user-friendly format, which includes Why He (or She) Matters, their Path to Power, and my favorite part, their Key Associates. Literally within four clicks, I found out that both Tim Geithner (‘83) and Henry Paulson (‘68) graduated from Dartmouth, Ben Bernanke won the South Carolina state spelling bee in 1965, and what exactly Christina Romer and the White House Council of Economic Advisors actually do!
If you care about what’s going on in Washington or just want to know more about your elected officials, this site is an invaluable tool. And with it’s moderated user-edit functionality, this resource should continue to grow in both breadth and depth for years to come.
Let us know what you think!
- Matt
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