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Politics : THE 2004 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: calgal who wrote (503)	11/17/2003 11:05:04 PM
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Democrat Braun Hires Former NOW Chief Patricia Ireland The Associated Press Monday, November 17, 2003; 11:06 AM 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. The campaign's staff changes and lean finances do not indicate Braun is about to end her campaign, Xanthopoulou said. Braun is a former senator from Illinois and was ambassador to New Zealand during the Clinton administration. "The candidate isn't going anywhere," Xanthopoulou said. "We're not skipping a beat." Xanthopoulou wouldn't comment on reports that Braun faces thousands of dollars in debts, but acknowledged: "Clearly, we need to raise more money." Ireland, who last month was dismissed after six months as chief executive of the YWCA of the U.S.A., will serve as campaign manager and try to turn the endorsements of NOW and the National Women's Political Caucus into much-needed financial support for the campaign. Ireland spent a decade as NOW's outspoken president, helping lead opposition to Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court nomination and spearheading efforts to preserve abortion rights. She has also worked as a Washington lobbyist and adviser on equal employment opportunity issues. URL:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51665-2003Nov17.html © 2003 The Associated Press