Hillary Clinton has two shadows: her own and Abedin, 35, a former Clinton White House intern who has trailed her boss from the U.S. Senate to the campaign trail to foreign capitals. In her Foggy Bottom post, Abedin who wedded New York Congressman Anthony Weiner last summer (Bill Clinton presided) serves as a senior Clinton adviser as well as a friend and confidante.
Who is your political hero/inspiration?
Bill and Hillary Clinton. They are the reason I ended up in politics.
What's your go-to political blog?
Anthonyweiner.com
If you weren't working in politics, what would you be doing?
Sleeping in.
What's the most overlooked issue facing America these days?
Child hunger.
Where do you see yourself professionally in five years?
Working at a foundation.