Testimonials
“I have had the opportunity to work with Andrew and have seen first-hand his tireless work ethic and professionalism.“
Governor Jim Hunt
Former North Carolina Governor
“When it comes to strategic communications Andrew is simply the best of the best—great instincts, quick responses and great anticipation. I saw his skills firsthand in the day to day communication efforts at the White House surrounding the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. He is the kind of trusted strategist you want on your team.“
Doug Jones
Former U.S. Senator
“They don't get much better than Andrew Bates.“
Biden, Obama, and Clinton Pollster
“He's whip-smart, he's relentless and he is unfailingly dedicated […] I pitied the opposition researcher who tried to land a hit on Bates' watch. Simply put: he's one of the best in the business.“
Kate Bedingfield
Former White House Communications Director
“Andrew's intelligence, drive and passion make sure that strategy and message inform everything, from a long term rollout, a tough story, or a fast turnaround statement.“
Anita Dunn
Former White House Senior Adviser
An “integral member of the press team” and a “talented and strategic communicator.”
Karine Jean-Pierre
Former White House Press Secretary
“Andrew was our key communicator on high stakes complex challenges—major legislation—when we had to get our message out with persistence and precision. He knows how to win and he's the advisor you want on your side when the stakes are high.”
Ron Klain
Former White House Chief of Staff
“Andrew is the person you want in the trenches with you no matter how tough the battle is. He combines endless determination and dedication with a deep set of government and campaign experiences that make him well positioned to take on any public affairs challenge.”
Ben LaBolt
Former White House Communications Director
“He had a real innate sense of what is going to matter and what isn't—and how to respond to it very quickly.“
Dan Pfeiffer
Former White House Senior Adviser to President Obama
“In the White House, Andrew's performance proved every day that he is sharp and strategic, unshakably loyal, an excellent colleague to be in a foxhole with, and one of the best crisis communicators out there. He is who you want watching your back.”
Jen Psaki
Former White House Press Secretary
“Bates earned a reputation as a forceful and competent spokesman who handled questions about some of the most sensitive issues.“
“A quick-witted fighter and a key campaign official who helped to send Joe Biden to the White House.“
“A well-liked Native North Carolinian” who was “tapped” for a “leadership role” on the Biden-Harris Transition working to confirm cabinet nominees.
