Reply #141: You didn't read my post [View All]

[Lady President]

I'm not sure why I'm replying because you clearly didn't read my entire last post. To repeat myself, I explained that no one here could explain campaigns or change your mind because you are already very knowledgeable about Kerry and politics in general. You said it yourself in your initial post, "I'll be happy to have any fellow Kerry supporters convince me I am wrong here. I don't think you can do it, but I'm all ears." That's sounds to me like your pretty set in your opinion.

For the record, if someone else asked me about the changes in the Kerry staff, this is how I would handle it:

I would explain that defectors are the norm when a campaign manager leaves (you already know that).

I would explain how it's for the best to weed out who's loyal (you already know that).

I would explain that Stephanie Cutter has joined his communications team and she's good. She worked for the DNC, Sen. Kennedy and Bill Clinton (you already know that).

I would explain that David Morehouse who has strong PA and union ties is now Communications Director (you already know that).

I would explain how Mary Beth Cahill is an amazing grassroots fundraiser and her work with Emily's List has been tremendously important to women all over the country. I might even mention that The West Wing character, C.J. Cregg, was loosely based on her (you already know that).

Honestly, I can continue, but I won't be telling you anything that you don't already know. You have the facts and need to make your own decision.