Braun Hires Ireland to Head Campaign
WASHINGTON -- Democrat Carol Moseley Braun has hired former National Organization for Women president Patricia Ireland to head her presidential campaign amid questions about the future of the long-shot bid.
Braun, the only woman in the nine-way field, lost two key advisers on Friday -- Kevin Lampe and Kitty Kurth -- and campaign treasurer Billie Paige planned to quit Monday, said Paula Xanthopoulou, manager of the campaign's Chicago operations.
The campaign insisted that Braun will remain in the race although she has made limited appearances, participating in Democratic debates and multi-candidate forums but few other events.
Braun also has struggled to raise money, collecting $342,519 through Sept. 30. She had $29,278 cash on hand.
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http://www.newsday.com/news/politics/wire/sns-ap-braun-campaign,0,2160847.story?coll=sns-ap-politics-headlinesThe more I see of Braun, the more I like her. But she doesn't have a chance in heck of getting the nomination. The way that Dean and her seem to enjoy being together after events--and her defence of his statements about the flag--lead me to wonder if she's really running for the Dean VP slot.