Posted on 09/05/2011 8:06:49 PM PDT by quantim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann lost her campaign chief Monday, along with his close deputy, in a campaign shake-up that the Minnesota congresswoman's aides sought to downplay.
Citing health reasons, veteran GOP strategist Ed Rollins stepped down as campaign manager. Bachmann said one of her strategists would take over on an interim basis as Rollins moves to a senior adviser role.
"In less than 50 days and with fewer resources than other campaigns, Ed was the architect that led our campaign to a historic victory in Iowa," Bachmann said in a statement released late Monday, pointing to her win in the Ames Straw Poll last month. "I am grateful for his guidance and leadership, and fortunate to retain his valuable advice even though his health no longer permits him to oversee the day-to-day operations of the campaign."
Speaking to CNN, where he was a contributor before the Bachmann campaign, the 68-year-old Rollins said the front-runners were now former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Texas Gov. Rick Perry. He said Perry's late entry into the race slowed Bachmann's buzz and fundraising.
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Look... it’s really over for Michelle, isn’t it? That’s all she wrote?
if Sarah announces, Michelle is fini.
Sarah won’t get in. She is poised to make a lot of money for YEARS as a contributor on Fox. I guarantee it.
Good riddance
Can you send me next weeks’ powerball numbers too? I could use the cash. With your predictive powers it should be easy money.
Ping
Hahahahaha! That was so funny.
Bachmann candidacy in the face of Romney made sense. It makes no sense in the face of Romney’s candidacy. At least in the long run. Sure, she can hang in there and keep throwing spitballs at Perry (like that ridiculous ad by the South Carolina PAC). But, what is the long-term strategy/winning formula for her? Of the nomination and the General?
Sarah won’t get in. She is poised to make a lot of money for YEARS as a contributor on Fox. I guarantee it.Yeah, Presidents like everyone else that go to Washington, never come out ahead.< /sarcasm >
Ooopss....I meant Perry in the second reference. Apologies!!
Ed Rollins leaving will be a plus for Bachmann
Now I hope that people get over this Rollins thing.He probably went over to Palin’s tent now because he saw her movie.
I AM JUST KIDDING...
Sadly nothing and nothing.Rollins is running to Perry’s tent.Health reasons my
foot
Well, I think it sounds as though Rollins is sick. But I’ve been wrong a time or two before and this is politics so who knows.
I’m sorry...funny? He seems so confident in his ability to see the future I figure I could make a few bucks. I see nothing funny about sudden wealth.
You look, but do not see, my friend.
In time you will see that you have sorely misjudged Sarah Palin.
Well, he wouldn’t be the first...
Reagan entered late because he was making good speaking money and radio show. Money is important.
He did what he went there to do.
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