Charlie Crist hires a campaign manager

[ccharles000]

It's his big sister, Margaret Crist Wood, there in the background of this photograph by Scott Keeler. She officially is called interim campaign manager, the governor said, but only to give her an opportunity to step down if she doesn't like it.

Doesn't he need a seasoned pro? "No," Crist said Thursday. "You know what you need? I've learned this in the last month: Somebody who’s loyal - really - honest, that cares about you, and is smart and tough. My older sister Margaret has always been that."

He's been talking to some veteran operatives as well lately and he said some longtime friends are also helping with the campaign. They will remain anonymous "because I’m trying to protect them. A lot of people in our administration and people who were helpful with the campaign get this refrain in Tallahassee – if you stay with him you’ll never work in this town again. Can you imagine that? Talk about unconscionable?"

The comments came during a fascinating and wide-ranging talk with the St. Petersburg Times editorial board, where even the relentlessly cheerful Crist seemed more relaxed and upbeat than ever. The newly registered nonpartisan candidate also casually threw out a few morsels likely to cause more conservative heads to explode.

http://blogs.tampabay.com/buzz/2010/05/charlie-crist-hires-a-campaign-manager.html

[Perky]

1. Sounds like he has been blackballed by the GOP operatives community

He should ust that to his advantage.

[DCBob]

2. I was hoping the rumor that James Carville would be his manager was true..

if nothing else for the entertainment value. :)