John Feehery — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Partner at EFB Advocacy since 2017, a boutique lobbying and communications shop he co-founded.
Served 15 years in House Republican Leadership, including as Press Secretary for Speaker Dennis J. Hastert (1999-2005).
President of QGA Public Affairs (2010-2017) and The Feehery Group (2007-2010).
Played a central role in articulating the 'Hastert rule' for bringing legislation to the floor.
Columnist for The Hill and a television pundit, blogging at The Feehery Theory.
Serves on the Board of Governors to the Capitol Hill Club, and as an official observer to the International Fund for Ireland and a board member to the Flax Trust.
Holds an MA in History from Marquette University.

Biography

John Feehery is an American political communications strategist, columnist, and television pundit. He currently serves as a Partner at EFB Advocacy, a boutique lobbying and communications firm he co-founded in 2017. He is widely quoted for his deep knowledge of the legislative process, crisis communications, and politics.

Feehery spent 15 years working in the House Republican Leadership.