Posted on 01/13/2005 4:37:10 PM PST by PDR
Democrat Bob Shrum quitting politics
NEW YORK, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Democrat Bob Shrum, who for 30 years has been one of his party's most influential strategists and was a top Kerry campaign adviser, is quitting politics.
The New York Times reported Thursday that Shrum, who is moving to New York to be a senior fellow at New York University, was through with political consulting.
"I wanted to reflect on what I've done, not just keep doing it," he said in an interview.
Shrum played key roles in eight losing Democrat presidential campaigns and two-dozen winning Senate races. In his last job, as a top adviser to Sen. John F. Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign, he was criticized for failing to help Kerry develop a clear, consistent message.
He made his reputation in 1980 by drafting the widely-praised speech Sen. Ted Kennedy gave to the Democratic National Convention after he failed to wrest the presidential nomination from Jimmy Carter.
Shrum said he still intended to dispense political advice, but it would now be on his own time.
about time......what is he?????? 0 for 8 now
0-8 in presidential campaigns....please stay around to advise Hitlery.
It would be like getting advice from Marty Schottenheimer on how to advance in the playoffs.
For the life of me, I can't imagine why anyone would want to read about his "reflections" on either subject.
OTOH, if failure is the greatest teacher, Shrum has the most informed political mind in the Democrat party.
Those who can, do.
Those who can't, teach.
Schrum leaving politics is a real blow for the GOP. He elected more GOP presidents than any other political operative in history, especially among Democratic political operatives.
in presidential races? yes.
Darn!!! I was hoping Hillary would hire him for 08!!
those what can't teach teachers.
Oh, real smart hire, there, NYU. Sheesh.
rush described this well today!
With the presidency, yes. Though it should be noted, in 1976, he worked for Jimmy Carter for around 10 days and then quit/was fired.
His record, however in the senate, has been pretty solid with over 25 senators elected, and numerious governors and congressman.
Bottom line, he couldn't cut it at the national level, he's minor leagues.
Actually, within the Democratic party, failure elevates you to astronomical heights. After all, it is not the results that count, it is the intention.
Just like I was hoping the Miami Dolphins would hire Steve Spurrier before he took the South Carolina job. You can't always get what you want.
Honestly, we should thank him for his disservice to the Democrat party.
Ahhhh, too bad. Just when we were starting to really like him.
there are some NFL coaches like that too....hey, if ya find something you do well.......stick to it.......
Good!
He can go while his losing record of failed campaigns still stands...although Lyndon LaRouche is hot on his heels....
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