Reply #48: You should switch [View All]

[Lady President]

I'm not happy to write that I think you should switch campaigns, but it sounds like it would be best for you.

You know far too much about politics not to realize that aides would quit after the firing of a campaign manager. If a staffer cares more about the campaign manager than the candidate, then the team is better off without them. You also know there will be no shortage of people wanting to fill these roles. Most hired guns would love to put one of these titles on their resume and they're in a win-win situation. If Kerry gets the nomination, they would be heroes. If Kerry doesn't get the nomination, they can blame it on the former staff and have more experience to show for the effort. Anyone new will work incredibly hard knowing they will receive credit any improvements.

Press coverage is a problem. I think that the Kerry camp is going to have to do a lot of work on their own through ads, debates, and interviews. Despite the negative staff changes coverage today, his new ad has been shown many times and he'll be on the Tonight Show later this evening.

I respect anyone being critical of their candidate's campaign, but you seem to be focused only on the negatives. I may be wrong, but I think you're looking for an excuse to change candidates. If you're not comfortable with your decision to support Kerry, then pick someone else.