In 2000 , Hattaway became the New Hampshire spokesman for the Al Gore 's presidential campaign during the primary against Senator Bill Bradley . He was then promoted to become the campaign ’s national spokesman . He became the campaign ’s primary voice during the Florida recount . After a controversial Supreme Court decision halted the recount , Hattaway told '' The New York Times '' , “ If you count the voter ’s intent , Gore wins . If you look for excuses not to count votes , Bush does better . ” After the 2000 election , Hattaway went to Capitol Hill to work for then-Senate Democratic Leader Daschle as communications director . He took charge the day before the September 11 , 2001 , terrorist attacks and was still in the position when Senator Daschle ’s Washington , D.C. , office received a piece of mail containing anthrax . Hattaway told PR Week , “ I thought I had a good crisis communications experience after the Florida recount . Now I ’ve got September 11 and anthrax . It ’s not the kind of crisis management experience you want . ” His company , Hattaway Communications , serves high-profile clients in politics , government , advocacy , business and philanthropy , including the world 's largest foundations . The firm 's stated mission is to " help visionary leaders and organizations achieve ambitious goals that benefit people and the planet . "
containing anthrax
2001 anthrax attacks
Doug Hattaway