David Axelrod
publication date: Saturday, May 9, 2009 (part of Round XXXIX)
category: Government
clue: As he did in the campaign, this advisor keeps Obama's wheels spinning in the Oval Office.
explanation: Axelrod was a close advisor to Obama during his campaign and presidency. The phrase "wheels spinning" was a play on his last name. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Richard Slominsky, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, and Jason Lemler
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