Lis Smith, a Democratic strategist with a background in high-profile political campaigns, has been recruited by the DNC to address the challenge posed by third-party and independent candidates.

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Lis Smith, a Democratic strategist with a background in high-profile political campaigns, has been recruited by the DNC to address the challenge posed by third-party and independent candidates.

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"DNC insiders Mary Beth Cahill and Ramsey Reid will lead the group, with the help from veteran Democratic consultant Lis Smith, according to the outlet."

"The DNC has hired veteran Democratic operative Lis Smith, best known for her work guiding the 2020 presidential campaign of Pete Buttigieg, to help oversee an aggressive communications component of its strategy, which also includes opposition research and legal challenges."

"The Democratic National Committee has appointed a dedicated team to focus on the issue, with veteran party leader Mary Beth Cahill serving as the senior adviser, strategist Lis Smith as a communications adviser and Ramsey Reid overseeing the day-to-day."

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DNC mobilizes dedicated team to tackle Third-Party candidates

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