Who would have bet last night that the biggest staff shake up
today might not be on the Hillary team but on the Romney team? It would seem wise to
throw some bodies under the bus, contend (sans tears) that he “has
found his own voice” and will now be the real Mitt to save his
campaign. Hey, if it works for her…
UPDATE: In response to reports of a team shake up Spokesman
Kevin Madden replied: “No truth to that angle whatsoever. Our focus
is on Michigan and doing well there. We have won more votes and
more delegates than anyone in the race. This is just getting
started and we’re full-steam ahead.” He would not directly respond
to a follow up asking whether any additional staff would be brought
and would only answer: “Our team is intact, working hard and ready
to go.” On the subject of whether there would be any message
adjustment or new ad approach, especially since exit polling
revealed that voters considered the Romney ad campaign to be the
most “unfair,” he responded: “The governor’s message will be one of
bringing change to Washington and focusing on his experience as a
problem-solver who understands the economy who can help turnaround
a state like Michigan.” As for the call day today he said that 550
people participated but that no fundraising goal had been set. This
is a departure from Romney’s and other campaigns’ prior efforts
which generally have set a goal that they can then surpass with
flying colors.