For most offices and practice areas within a PR firm, this question would be both inappropriate and irrelevant. For public affairs offices, particularly those in DC, it's a slightly different story.
Many clients expect a public affairs group to reflect a diverse range of political views and backgrounds. They seek communications pros with hands-on experience in the complex and challenging world of political and policy decision-making.
Not surprisingly, when recruiting staff for public affairs practices, it is seldom necessary to have ...