Ace Smith served as a campaign adviser for Kamala Harris’ attorney general and United States Senate campaigns. In his 40-year career, he has also worked on campaigns for California Governor Gavin Newsom and Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein. He is currently a partner at Bearstar Strategies.
The following interview was conducted by the Kirk Documentary Group’s Mike Wiser for FRONTLINE on July 24, 2024. It has been edited for clarity and length.
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