David Axelrod is a renowned American political strategist and commentator. Born on February 22, 1955, he gained prominence as a key advisor to President Barack Obama during his successful presidential campaigns in 2008 and 2012. Axelrod also founded the political consulting firm AKPD Message and Media. He has been a senior political commentator for CNN and hosts "The Axe Files" podcast. With a career that spans over four decades, Axelrod is known for his strategic acumen and insightful analysis of American politics.