One of the most Biden-connected firms in D.C. is exploring a sale

Cutter was instrumental in the production of the 2020 Democratic National Convention and Bidens Inaugural Celebrations programs. She is now re-publicizing these programs as part of a campaign for an Emmy.Precision also worked for the Democratic National Committee and nonprofits such as Lyft and General Electric, and helped push Congress to establish a pandemic relief program for restaurants.It is unclear if the firm will ultimately decide to sell, and Precision declined comment. Two people who were present at the conversation said that Cutter had discussed the possibility with associates.Precision is a major player in the party's power, at a time when it is still trying to adjust to the Biden era. The acquisition would continue a Washington, D.C. tradition of large firms buying smaller companies with connections to a new administration.Hill & Knowlton bought a lobbying company run by President George H.W. to be part of its public affairs department. Bush's former chief of staff, Craig Fuller during Bush's first term. The British conglomerate WPP purchased a lobbying company co-founded and owned by Ed Gillespie. Gillespie was a key aide to President George W. Bush's campaign. He later joined the White House. Teneo, a consulting company, bought a stake at WestExec Advisors earlier in the year. This firm was co-founded by Tony Blinken, Secretary of State. Many of its former staffers have gone on to work for the Biden administration.According to a person familiar with the matter, WPP has been in discussions to buy Precision. WPP owns many firms around Washington and the globe. Tom Reno, Precision's chief operating officer was previously employed by Burson Cohn & Wolfe. WPP owns WPP.WPP did not immediately respond to a request.