McCain fires New Hampshire director, shuffles staff

[MaineDem]

Source: Boston Globe/AP

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. --Sen. John McCain has made another change in his struggling campaign, dismissing his New Hampshire campaign manager on Friday.

Jim Martin had run the Arizona Republican's campaign in the state and was part of McCain's 2000 victory in the state. But the campaign decided to replace him with Jim Barnett, who had been a top political operative.

McCain's New Hampshire Communications Director Jill Hazelbaker said the departure came Friday.

"While we appreciate his hard work, Jim Barnett will assume the day-to-day responsibilities going forward," she said. "Barnett is a talented political professional with extensive campaign experience, and he will work closely with Mike Dennehy to build out our ground operation to ensure that we win the primary."

Read more: http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2007/05/11/mccain_fires_new_hampshire_director_shuffles_staff/

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May mean nothing or ...

[kirby]

1. Chairs, Titanic n/t

[FloridaJudy]

2. Tables, Hindenberg.

More appropriate for a flaming gas-bag.

[Connie_Corleone]

3. What is this, the third time he's fired hist own staff?

[Neshanic]

4. True to AZ, McCain hires a Javelina to run campaign. Sez the Peccary lover...

"I think that I need a view of my base, and Mr. Javelina being so close to the ground is completely capable of that".

Immediately following, the Javelina hired a Gila Monster as an aide.