Local talking head Larry Sabato weighed in today on NPR’s Morning Edition regarding the departure of senior strategist Mark Penn from Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. According to the AP, Penn was forced out on Sunday after meeting with Colombian officials to advance a trade deal, which Clinton opposes. He had also been known to come into conflict with other high-ranking members of the campaign. Sabato told NPR that Penn was lucky to have lasted as long as he did and that Maggie Williams, campaign manager, likely had a hand in his ouster.
 Hillary Clinton’s campaign has seen repeated shake-ups; the latest is the departure of senior strategist Mark Penn, said to be behind her “I’m experienced” message. Now she’s a little more experienced with firing longtime advisors. |
Previous "This Just In" articles from this week:
Bob Gibson turns in his final column [April 6]
Progress writer heads for Sorensen Institute
A diplomat’s end [April 5]
Former ambassador and State Department official dies at UVA Medical Center
Doh! Where’s the dough? [April 4]
Money for 250 Interchange falls short of estimated expenses
Green with envy [April 2]
Rock ’n’ roll ’n’ recycle?
UVA and Tech journalists take down state law [April 2]
Ban on booze ads violates First Amendment
An embarrassing arrest [April 1]
On probation for pot, football player allegedly swipes plastic
Alleged I-64 shooter charged with five more counts [April 1]
Asks for court appointed lawyer
