Elise Jordan
| Elise Jordan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Catherine Elise Jordan 1981 or 1982 (age 34–35)[1] Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Spouse | Michael Hastings (2011-2013, his death) |
Elise Jordan is an American journalist, political speechwriter and commentator.[2][3] She served as a director for communications in the National Security Council from 2008 to 2009. She also worked in the White House Office of Presidential Speechwriting, at the U.S. Embassy, Baghdad and for the Commanding General's Strategic Advisory Group at the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, and was a speechwriter for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.[4] Jordan was an advisor and spokesperson for Rand Paul's presidential campaign until he suspended the campaign in February 2016, at which time she became a Political Analyst for MSNBC.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Jordan married journalist Michael Hastings on May 21, 2011, in Hernando, Mississippi.
Michael Hastings died in a single-vehicle car crash on June 18, 2013.[6] Due to Hastings ongoing investigations of CIA chief John Brennan and previous critical investigations of other well known figures, there was speculation of foul play.[7] Jordan played a role in clearing up speculations about her husband's death as being nothing more than a "tragic accident".[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ Kaufman, Leslie (13 June 2014). "Publishing a Novel to Preserve a Legacy". NY Times. New York. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- ^ Sean Hannity Great American Panel. FOX News. May 2, 2012, May 4, 2012, May 29, 2012, June 14, 2012, July 12, 2012.
- ^ Charis Hayes host. For October 21, 2012, MSNBC
- ^ "Elise Jordan". Retrieved 2013-07-12.
- ^ Special edition of Hardball with Chris Matthews. MSNBC. 1/14/2016.
- ^ "AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST MICHAEL HASTINGS DIES". Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Coroner, family link journalist Michael Hastings to drug use at time of death", Lodi News-Sentinel (CA) - Tuesday, August 20, 2013
- ^ "Journalist's wife denies Kelley story", Tampa Bay Times (FL) - Wednesday, June 26, 2013
