Eli Saslow’s Washington Post profile of Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter, 27 year-old Jon Favreau, lays the groundwork for Favreau’s DC media persona.
Young? Check.
Guitar hero, text messaging, Red Bull, rumpled and unshaven, mildly inappropriate partying.
Successful? Check.
Quick on his feet, trusted by the president-elect, associated with the best speeches of the last year.
Slightly in over his head? [...]