Saltsman To Bring A Little ‘Magic’ To Neophyte’s Congressional Campaign
Posted on June 24, 2009 at 1:35 pm
While the Chattanoogan reports this morning that he is the campaign manager, Chip Saltsman makes clear to Post Politics that he will only be advising Chuck Fleischmann’s Third District Congressional campaign. His hands-on role, he says, will be limited.
“Of course, my main living these days is not made off of politics but I certainly do like to help out good candidates when I can,” explained Saltsman. “Chuck is a great guy. He gave me call when he was thinking about doing this and I’m gonna give him all the help I can.”
Saltsman describes his role as more of a ‘general consultant’ and not as one who handles the day-to-day.
While Saltsman is involved in races and potential races around the country, including advising South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer who is weighing a run for the top job, he tells Post Politics that he will not be involved in the governor’s race here.
“I have a lot of friends in this race,” Saltsman says. “But I am not officially engaged in any of the current campaigns for governor.”
Chuck Fleischmann is currently running against both Bradley County Sheriff Tim Gobble and Tommy Crangle, an engineer. Former TNGOP chair Robin Smith is widely believed to be preparing to enter the race but has not yet announced.
The Democratic contenders include former state Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Paula Flowers and perennial candidate Brent Benedict.
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6 Responses to “Saltsman To Bring A Little ‘Magic’ To Neophyte’s Congressional Campaign”
Saltsman will be creating the soundtrack for his campaign.
Well, since Robin Smith refused to endorse his run for national chairman of the GOP, I expect he has chosen the most likely candidate to defeat her.
Since his dad worked for Phil for GOV. in 02 I wonder who he will work for this time?
I hope Chip can get him on the ballot, since he couldn’t even get on the ballot for his own race.
What exactly does Chip do?
He recent plastic surgery, looks good.
I believe that the “Magic” is gone for Chip.