Mass. Governor Hires Jeb Bush Aide [Sally Bradshaw] for '08 Bid

LATIMES ^ | October 13, 2006 | By Peter Wallsten,

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WASHINGTON — With the Republican Party's conservatives lacking a favorite candidate for the 2008 presidential race, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has hired a strategist who might help him win their favor.

Sally Bradshaw, a longtime political advisor and confidante to Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, confirmed Thursday that she has signed on as a consultant to Romney's political action committee.

Known in Florida circles as Jeb Bush's equivalent to President Bush's Karl Rove, Bradshaw will advise the Romney campaign on navigating the complicated political contours of the most populous battleground state. But more important in the context of what is likely to be a competitive GOP primary, Bradshaw's presence helps Romney shore up his credentials with conservatives who view the Florida governor as one of their favorite Republicans.

Bradshaw said Thursday that Bush encouraged her to consider working for Romney, who will appear with the governor next week in Florida at several campaign events.

Bradshaw's Florida connections could also prove useful for Romney if that state's GOP-led Legislature proceeds with plans to move up the date of the state's presidential primary.

Other major GOP candidates have sought advice from Jeb Bush, including Arizona Sen. John McCain, who flew to Tallahassee late last year for a private meeting.

Bush said Thursday that he is not supporting any candidates, but said Romney would be "formidable" if he runs.

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Sally Bradshaw joined CoreMessage, Inc. to provide strategic advice and counsel for CoreMessage clients. Sally is available to assist CoreMessage’s political and corporate clients as solutions are formulated for their public relations and grassroots needs.

Mrs. Bradshaw has a long and distinguished career in the political and government arenas. She left the administration of Governor Jeb Bush in January of 2001 after serving as the Governor’s Chief of Staff for two years. Bradshaw previously served as Campaign Manager to Governor Bush’s 1994 and 1998 gubernatorial campaigns, as well as the Director of the Foundation for Florida's Future which Governor Bush formed in 1995. She moved to Florida in 1991 after leaving her post as Associate Director of the White House Office of Political Affairs. Mrs. Bradshaw also served as Political Director for the Republican Party of Florida, Staff Director for Florida House Republicans and worked in both the 1988 and 1992 Presidential campaigns for former President Bush. Coming off her successful role as Senior Advisor for Governor Bush’s re-election campaign in 2002, Mrs. Bradshaw was recently appointed by Governor Bush to serve on the Florida State Board of Education.

With years of policy, political and public relations experience, Sally Bradshaw brings unequaled value to the table for current and future clients.FromCoreMessage

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Romney's looking better and better.

[Lunatic Fringe]

The whacko Religious Right won't vote for Romney.

They think it's much better to allow a liberal to win rather than vote for a moderate Republican... and a Mormon.

[quantim]

Just yet another candidate from MA who won't go anywhere in Peoria or flyover country. McPain has a better chance.

He's got Massachusetts tattooed on his forehead, no chance.

[billhilly]

Your name says it all.

[TeenagedConservative]

*sigh*

Why can't we get someone in office who will delete rules instead of adding several hundred more? Doesn't matter which party they're from, all politicans today make laws. And laws make more government.

[bill1952]

on navigating the complicated political contours of the most populous battleground state

LOL! LOL!! LOL!!!

Oh God, what with it's 2 or 3 delegates? (i really don't know, but it isn't much)

LA Times. - nuff said.

[Risha]

The Pence '08 crew should be here any minute.

Still debating whether to hang around for the fun...

[libbylu]

The whacko right is not as whacko as you think, nor as narrow minded, as a whole. Romney has way too much good in his favor. I think he is awesome.