From the ArcaMax Publishing, Politics Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/politics/s-372411-733342
WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Sen. John McCain's U.S. presidential campaign
staff has been altered, with political adviser Steve Schmidt tapped to
take over the day-to-day leadership role.
Schmidt's taking "full operational control" of the entire campaign
means the role of Campaign Manager Rick Davis has been reduced, The
Washington Post reported Wednesday.
Schmidt will continue to report to Davis, who now will focus on
fundraising, selecting a vice presidential nominee and running the
convention, sources told the Post. The changes were announced during a
staff meeting Wednesday.
"Schmidt's going to run the campaign. He's still going to report to
Rick. But he's going to have much broader ability to make decisions,"
said a top McCain aide said. "When he says something to the political
people, there will be no question, no discussing."
One former campaign worker for the presumptive Republican nominee said
the switch in roles was a reaction to people outside of the campaign
who said McCain's recent presidential efforts have made several
mistakes and seems to have a muddled message.