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Kerry Campaign Communications Director Lehane Resigns
EFL, the panic beginsWASHINGTON â John Kerryâs (the haughty, French-looking aristocrat, who by the way served in Viet Nam) communications director has resigned over differences in the direction of the Democratâs presidential campaign. as in downward? Chris Lehaneâs departure comes amid speculation of a wider shake-up in the Kerry campaign, which has been torn by internal fights and a lack of public support from the candidate. Kerry, a Massachusetts senator once considered the leading contender in a nine-person field, has seen his campaign eclipsed by former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. "John Kerry is a great American," Lehane said in a statement confirming his resignation. "He has assembled a great team to take on George W. Bush and I wish him the best of luck as the campaign goes forward." Lehane was a key adviser and spokesman for the campaign, though he was not on the payroll. That move was planned later this fall. He resigned last week. Campaign officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Lehane told them he was leaving over philosophical differences with Kerry. They said Lehane, who was Al Goreâs press secretary in the 2000 race and worked for President Clinton, was among a campaign cadre of aides who believed that Kerry ran too cautiously against the threat posed by Dean and hadnât fashioned a message beyond his biography as a Vietnam veteran. when you try to tie it into every topic, talking point, reminiscense, etc...it just becomes tiresome, pal Campaign strategist Bob Shrum and others urged Kerry to remain above the fray in an attempt to look presidential. Kerry avoided confrontation with Dean in the first two debates, but his rhetoric on the campaign trail has become more critical of the former governor. Posted by: Frank G 2003-09-16 |
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