Uber Hires Obama's Political Strategist Plouffe For "Campaign"

Uber, the ride sharing program that magically seems to avoid paying government tax and fees, has hired David Plouffe, a political strategist and former advisor to US President Barack Obama.

Uber hiring Plouffe in an strategy role

The upstart rideshare company, in a battle with other ride sharing programs such as taxi companies who are required to pay tax, insure their drivers and submit to onerous regulation, said that Plouffe will be hired in a “strategy” role.

Plouffe is “a strategic thought partner and a brilliant general," said Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, as it Plouffe was about to engage on...