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Mendelsohn comes from the DCI Group, a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying and public affairs firm. He was press secretary to Bruce McPherson, then a Republican state senator, in McPherson's losing bid for the lieutenant governor's seat in 2002. McPherson is now secretary of state. Mendelsohn also worked for Republican Matt Fong, who lost a U.S. Senate bid to Barbara Boxer in 1998.

Not a glowing Resume...

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http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/news/politics/13451926.htm

Dec. 20, 2005
Schwarzenegger names new communications directorAssociated Press

SACRAMENTO - A 31-year-old campaign and public relations consultant will become Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's communications director, the governor announced Tuesday.

Adam Mendelsohn has worked on several high-profile Republican campaigns including Lamar Alexander's run for president in 2000, Matt Fong's campaign for U.S. Senate in 1998 and Bruce McPherson's 2002 campaign for lieutenant governor. Most recently Mendelsohn served as a vice president for the DCI Group, a Washington D.C. firm closely linked to the Republican National Party that does both campaign and public affairs consulting.

He replaces Rob Stutzman, who has said he will return to private consulting while also working for Schwarzenegger's re-election campaign.

The appointment is part of a shake up in the administration following the governor's disastrous loss in the November special election. Besides Stutzman, the governor has also replaced his chief of staff and cabinet secretary.

Mendelsohn is a Republican. His appointment does not require