Nicolle Wallace

Nicolle Wallace (née Devenish; February 4, 1972) is an American author and political commentator. She served as communications chief during the presidency of George W. Bush and in his 2004 re-election campaign. In 2008, Wallace also served as a senior advisor for the McCain–Palin campaign. She was a co-host of The View talk show and is a frequent contributor and guest host on MSNBC's Morning Joe, and is a contributor on NBC's Today Show.

Political career

Briefly an on-air reporter in California, Wallace started her political career working in California state politics.

In 1999, she moved to Florida to serve as Governor Jeb Bush's press secretary, and then became the Communications Director for the Florida State Technology Office in 2000. Wallace worked on the 2000 Florida election recount.

White House and Bush–Cheney '04

Wallace joined the White House staff during President George W. Bush's first term, serving as Special Assistant to the President and Director of Media Affairs at the White House, where she oversaw regional press strategy and outreach.