 Jones returned to the McCain campaign in September 2008 to lead the campaign's Truth Squad, a rapid response communications team which dealt with issues ranging from voter fraud, to Cindy McCain's Tax Returns, to media coverage of the campaign's vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin.In 2008, Jones returned to Mercury as the managing director of public affairs, overseeing strategic communications.By January 2011, he had transitioned from Mercury to the Black Rock Group as a partner.