John McCarthy is currently the Deputy National Political Director at Joe Biden for President.

Up-and-coming moderate Irish American John McCarthy has been named among the 2020 Forbes 30 under 30: Law & Policy. 

Vice President of the Irish American Democrats, McCarthy has been involved in politics since 15. A New Jersey native, locally he was Keansburg Dem Chair, a part of Monmouth Dems Executive Board and worked with Congressman Frank Pallone.

He currently works as the Deputy National Political Director at Joe Biden for President.

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"An avowed centrist, McCarthy works on engagement for former Vice President Joe Biden, seeking endorsements and support from federal officials, local precinct captains and everyone in between," the 28-year-old's Forbes profile reads.

"He has been involved in politics his entire adult life. At 18 he was elected chair of his local Democratic party."

"All of the Irish American Democrats are proud that our Vice-President has been recognized as part of Forbes 30 under 30," said Stella O'Leary, President of the Irish American Democrats

"John represents the passionate voice of young Irish-America, that is deeply committed to continued U.S. involvement in the peace process and throughout Brexit. He has quickly emerged as a gifted leader in the Democratic Party."