Having seen the brickbats of public life up close, the son of former Senator Tom Daschle isn't interested in running for office himself. Instead, the Harvard-trained lawyer, 36, raises money and plots state Democratic strategy from behind the scenes with a savvy befitting his last name.
Who is your political hero/inspiration?
The amazing staff at DGA, who work 24-7, 7 days a week to keep the world safe from Republican Governors
What's your go-to political blog?
Politico's Morning Score
If you weren't working in politics, what would you be doing?
Super Middleweight boxer
What's the most overlooked issue facing America these days?
Nearsightedness
Where do you see yourself professionally in five years?
Looking for work