"Legitimately, it's a Romney-Perry race," Rollins said. "I think she's the third candidate at this point in time, which is way different and better than we thought when we started this thing. She's very much in this thing."
Except that RealClearPolitics has former Governor Sarah Palin clearly in third place, even though she's not a declared candidate. Rep. Bachmann is further down in fourth place, pretty much tied with Rep. Ron Paul.
The reason he gives is laughable because he would not have taken the job in the first place if “age” was getting the better of him. This is a gracious way for the campaign to fold and let the “old wise man” be the fall guy. I think!
As much as I admire Bachmann, having scant executive experience and never have won even a statewide election, she has never had a real chance of becoming the nominee. My guess is that Rollins (who of course knows this too) extrapolated from the money flow and decided it wasn’t worth the effort.
And, the field may not be complete yet ;-)
Well, the circle is complete, Rollins leaves.
If you don’t start with a fiercely loyal campaign manager, you are less likely to end with one.
Positioning to join Palin’s organisation - and she’ll still need a strategist who believes what she believes - if she declares?
This is turning out to be the most interesting election in years.
Sarah Palin’s “campaign” consists of a three day bus ride each month and some Facebook pronouncements from on high. She ain’t running though I would love to see her run the EPA or Dept. of Interior under President Rick Perry. Liberal heads will explode
Sarah= not running now or ever
Michelle Bachmann = is running
Big difference
Would Rollins have used the term “affection” if Bachmann had been a Michael instead of a Michelle?
You posted this article in breaking news just to say that Palin is in third place in a poll?
That’s great; Bachmann is doing way better than anyone thought and is a worthy candidate don’t you think?
I am really disappointed. I thought this Rollins leaving thing would be the end of the Bachmann bashing and RINO name calling.This news is already posted in front page news.
It's Rick Perry's fault.
***”At the end of the day, I’m not going away,” Rollins said.....***
Not only should he no longer draw a paycheck from the Bachman people, he ought to return the money he’s already been paid, since it was fraud from the beginning.
Michele deserves better. People are too quick to count her out and on some days I have done the same. She’s another born underdog and she didn’t get to be a national figure by losing.
Palin
Perry
Bachmann
I'm not sure Perry will stay the course. Obviously if he doesn't, a vacuum will reemerge and Palin will have her opportunity.
My candidate is Governor Palin. But I can’t help feel bad for Michele Bachmann as her campaign appears drawing to a close.
I don’t know where campaign managers rank in the list of the most hated occupations, but Ed Rollins would deserve a highlight photo. What a cut-throat, despicable human being.
Early on Monday, Rollins comes out with a statement that he has changed his role with the Bachmann campaign to accomodate his ailing health due to age.
Then he goes on CNN to announce that it is a two-person race between Romney and Perry. Where is loyalty amongst these people? Why cut Michele Bachmann off at the knees even as she realizes her chances have largely disappeared?
I now have a greater appreciation of why Governor Palin had so much difficulty with the goons in the McCain Campaign.
God must have a special place in Hell for these disrespectful people.
just shows that support that is bought and paid for is still for sale.
>>> Except that RealClearPolitics has former Governor Sarah Palin clearly in third place, even though she’s not a declared candidate. Rep. Bachmann is further down in fourth place, pretty much tied with Rep. Ron Paul.
Palin is also pretty much tied with Bachmann and Paul.
Perry 26.3
Romney 16.5
Palin 10.6
Bachmann 8.8
Paul 8.0
Fine by me.
Rollins is a D ick, a Jackwagon and all around delusional, self absorbed loon, who has never delivered bottom line results.
2ndDivisionVet has it right on as usual!
But that's just me.