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Gibbs: Patti Solis Doyle Will Help Obama Court Latinos

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:36:16 -0400

Patti Solis Doyle is expected to do some surrogate work for the Obama campaign to help woo Latino voters, according to the campaign's communications director, Robert Gibbs.

At the end of today's Obama conference call, Gibbs responded to a question from a Latino reporter who asked what surrogates the campaign might roll out in its effort to court the Latino community's voters. Gibbs said, "We will fold in surrogates that...

Clinton Bundler on Obama's Doyle Pick: The Biggest 'Fuck You' Ever

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:15:21 -0400

A former bundler to Hillary Clinton just called in to tell me that Barack Obama's selection of Patti Solis Doyle as chief of staff to the campaign's eventual vice presidential nominee is the "biggest fuck you I have ever seen in politics."

The donor, speaking on background, said that everyone in Clinton circles knows the two have hard feelings towards one another and haven't spoken since Clinton removed Solis Doyle as campaign manager, and that...

Patti Solis Doyle Named Chief of Staff to the Vice Presidential Nominee

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:26:22 -0400

Hillary Clinton's former campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle has just been officially named "chief of staff to the Vice Presidential Nominee" by the Obama campaign.

Which, given the fact that she was demoted mid-campaign by Hillary Clinton, who she reportedly hasn't spoken to since, doesn't say much for Barack Obama's intentions of picking the former first lady as his running mate.

UPDATE: A Clinton bundler is not pleased.

Here's the announcement, which lists appointments to a...

Obama Bundler Worried About New York Businesswomen

Tue, 20 May 2008 13:29:49 -0400

Leonore Blitz, a bundler for Barack Obama and an advocate for women in politics, called to say she is picking up on what she considers a disturbing vibe among Democratic women in the New York business community: supporters of Hillary Clinton are considering voting for John McCain over Obama.

"I've been sensing an undercurrent in New York and then the Ferraro thing just set it off for me," said...

The Waning of Penn

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:16:40 -0400

In July 2007, the Clinton campaign’s then-chief-strategist Mark Penn sat in his gleaming white and aquarium-walled chief executive’s office at the global public relations firm Burson-Marsteller talking about a mistake he thought Howard Wolfson had made in responding to comments from a prominent Obama supporter.

“It’s very important in politics not to make the same mistake too many times,” Penn said at the time.

As if proving those words, Penn was removed by the Clinton campaign...

Panetta's Lament: They Had No Plan

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:43:46 -0500

The argument that the constant carping about Hillary Clinton’s campaign has been a function of an Obama-friendly, process-obsessed media is well and good. But how, then, to explain the deeply held dissatisfaction of an old Clinton loyalist like Leon Panetta?

In an interview with The Observer, Mr. Panetta compared Mrs. Clinton’s top strategist, Mark Penn, to Karl Rove, suggested that the Clinton campaign had totally underestimated Barack Obama’s appeal, and complained about the overall lack...

Diaz to Support Obama After Departure of Solis Doyle

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:13:23 -0500

A State Senator who criticized the dismissal of the top Latina on Hillary Clinton's campaign now says he’ll support Barack Obama as a result.

When reached by cell phone Monday night in Albany, State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. said, "I never supported anyone yet, so, you know, if I support Obama? Yes. I am with Obama, yes."

Diaz, who has had a history of criticizing his fellow Democrats in New York, said, "Hillary's campaign has been...

Patti Solis Doyle Out As Clinton Campaign Manager

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:52:46 -0500

Hillary Clinton's longtime friend and aide Patti Solis Doyle is leaving her post as campaign manager and being replaced by Maggie Williams. According to a release from the Clinton campaign, this statement went to staff earlier this afternoon:
Over a year ago Hillary launched her campaign for President.

Her announcement began a historic effort that has inspired millions and brought hundreds of thousands to their feet all across this nation.

Clinton Campaign Stands Up For Voters (in a State They'll Win)

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:41:58 -0500

Two things became clear on a conference call held earlier by Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle, communications director Howard Wolfson and chief strategist Mark Penn this morning. One: they do not want anyone to forget that Barack Obama’s national media buy means that he has ads running in Florida. Two: they are determined to get Florida and Michigan delegates seated at the national convention, despite the pledge all three top Democratic candidates took...

How to Spin a (Likely) Third-Place Finish

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:40:47 -0500

From Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle:Congratulations to Senator Obama and his campaign on their victory tonight. It’s been a hard fought race here in Iowa for the last year and all eyes now turn to New Hampshire.

Hillary is going to continue making the case that in these serious times when America faces big challenges, it will take a leader with the strength and experience to deliver real change.

This race begins tonight and...

Clinton Campaign Attacks 'Misleading' Obama Health Care Ad

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:47:29 -0500

Clinton campaign officials just held a conference call to explain a letter campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle has sent to Obama campaign manager David Plouffe, in which she demands that Barack Obama take down an ad running in New Hampshire because it falsely claims his health care plan would "cover everyone."

"Your advertisement not only contradicts the judgment of health care experts, but public statements by your campaign and your candidate," Doyle writes in the...

Clinton Campaign: They're Attacking, Give Money

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:45:05 -0500

Once again scratching a positive out of a negative, Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle just sent out the following solicitation to supporters:

Dear [X]

The campaign has changed.

You've probably noticed the shift. Our opponents are on the attack. But while they're attacking Hillary, she's attacking the problems facing America.

So let's stand up for Hillary today, just like she'll stand up for us every single day in the White House. This Thursday night, November 15, we're...

Clinton Campaign: Hillary Clinton is Funny

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:52:53 -0400

Hillary Clinton's campaign is arguing that last night's Dick Cheney quip offered voters a glimpse at her lighter side, proof that she is not the cold and calculating political android her critics paint her as.

From a letter just sent out to supporters by Clinton's campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle:

"She also had the best line of the...

Obama's First-Quarter Number

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 07:15:49 -0400

"At least $25 million." UPDATE: "We are thrilled with our historic fundraising success and congratulate Senator Obama and the entire Democratic field on their fundraising, which demonstrates the overwhelming desire for change in our country," Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle said today. -- Jason Horowitz Over 100,000 People Donate to Obama Campaign in First Quarter Campaign Raises At Least $25 Million, At Least $23.5 Million for Primary Chicago, IL- The Obama for America campaign today announced...