I met with one of Thompson’s field directors during the presidential debates in Michigan. That was the last time I heard from the Thompson campaign other than requests for more money. Michigan was not a priority state for Thompson’s campaign, but I’ve done a lot of national field work on previous presidential campaigns going back twenty five years in both fund raising and coordination — I was willing to put in substantial time at my cost. Never heard a word after several attempts to communicate with the paid campaign staff.

The Romney and McCain camps are the complete opposite — I’m getting bombarded. I guess I’ll see if I’m still welcome on the Romney steering committee and try to get back into the trenches.

If half the people that wanted to help Fred were given an opportunity to do so, things might have been very different. But, if you’re not really running to win — I guess it doesn’t matter in the long run.

Fred is a practical man insomuch as he seen the writing on the wall very early on, in Iowa to be exact. However in an effort to not disappoint his following, he carried on until his poor showing in S.C. could no longer hide his poor organizational standing. He hired the wrong people. I would have thought that his delay getting into the game would have given him enough time to put together an outstanding team with a coordinated effort and a winnig plan. Huc turned out to be the beast no one seen comming and Freds organization had no clue on how to handle this spoiler. Goodby Fred, I truly did wish better for you.

I’ve said it once, and I say it again…

NO ROMNEY.

Sad. I too, have a strong background in organizing, planning, and management. Sent in money, my resume’ and a “talking points” brief and never heard a word.

I’m really at a loss as to who to support now. Any discussion as to the merits of the remaining candidates would be appreciated.

Several of us in southwest Iowa had the same experience with the overall disorganization of Fred’s campaign. Not that Fred needed the support of the community bankers and large farm owners, which tend to influence overall community direction in our parts, but the fact we couldn’t get calls or emails answered, materials sent, etc. was just a shame.

Huckabee really reached out well here, and it showed in our state, unfortunately. You can’t write off the importance of logistics in a political campaign.

oneolcop—sounds like Fred could have used your talents!

I would have been more an idea/policy guy, but I think that was already Fred’s strength, so I can understand that I might have been redundant, and I’ve found a better job. So no sour grapes—I just thought this illustrates one of many flaws in how the campaign was run.

If only Sam Watterson was running. Now he’d be organized.

I have twenty years of experience in my field and not every resume I submit gets a response.

I wouldn’t really throw too much weight behind the fact that you were not called upon to serve, even if it could have proved beneficial to the candidate.

jmflynny—I don’t put that much weight on it and I’m surprised at the interest in this post, frankly. I obviously didn’t hold a grudge. But it does fit a pattern and it’s one more point of evidence to support the thesis that disorganization became a problem.

That said, when you’re in politics and you get enthusiastic support, it’s nice to say thank you. Good PR.

I probably short-changed what I was trying to communicate.

When I’m hit with something unexpected I try to analyze it to death and wonder if there were ‘signs’ all along the way that I failed to see. I was only trying to say that you shouldn’t put too much thought into that aspect of it. It was great that you sent him your resume and, your right, good politics would require at least a ‘thanks’.

uh, that’s you’re, not your.

Who the fuck is Fred Thompson? Is this the same as the actor? LOL if yes.

LOL if yes.

Your ingorance amuses you?

See-Dubya, in light of these developments, I wonder if we might have a word (see especially the comments)?