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Dean shuffles campaign staff

Howard Dean, right, speaks to former campaign manager Joe Trippi in New Hampshire. Trippi left the Dean campaign Wednesday after Dean named a new chief.
Howard Dean, right, speaks to former campaign manager Joe Trippi in New Hampshire. Trippi left the Dean campaign Wednesday after Dean named a new chief.

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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Check out the links below to hot political stories around the country this morning.

• TRIPPI, THE $40 MILLION MAN: After spending nearly $40 million only to face devastating defeats in Iowa and New Hampshire, Howard Dean named a longtime friend of Al Gore as his campaign chief on Wednesday, prompting the abrupt resignation of Joe Trippi. Dean said he had tapped Roy Neel to streamline day-to-day decision making as the Democratic presidential contest enters a lightning round of multi-state contests. He said he had hoped to keep Trippi on as senior strategist.

The New York Times: Dean ousts top aideexternal link

• DEAN GOES "INSIDE" FOR HELP: In seeking ways to help his struggling presidential campaign, Howard Dean is turning to political insiders and ejecting Joe Trippi, who helped him craft his insurgent, outsider image.

The Los Angeles Times: Dean shakes up staff after losing groundexternal link

• GORE'S HAND: Aides say that Dean's decision to hire Roy Neel reflects the increasing level of Al Gore's influence in the campaign.

The Boston Globe: Dean campaign gets a shake-upexternal link

• PAY CUT: Dean has asked campaign aides to forgo paychecks for two weeks to help rebuild their economic strength.

The Washington Post: Dean cites need for 'leaner and meaner' campaignexternal link

• CLARK, A FOUR-STAR BUSINESSMAN: Part of Wesley Clark's wealth, which he plays down during his presidential campaign, derives from his ability to open Washington doors for private clients.

The Washington Post: Clark, a four-star businessmanexternal link

Going national

• SOUTH CAROLINA: South Carolina's primary became a battle between John Edwards and John Kerry on Wednesday with Edwards making his first appearance here after New Hampshire and Kerry winning a key endorsement.

The State: Edwards, Kerry vie for S.C. prizeexternal link

• S.C. DEBATE: Tonight's South Carolina Democratic presidential primary debate in Greenville could reshape Tuesday's voting if front-runners stumble and also-rans catch fire. Will it be caution or caution thrown to the winds?

The Greenville News: Democrats try to reach state's voters tonightexternal link

• MISSOURI: Three of the Democratic presidential candidates swept into St. Louis with a common message Wednesday: President George W. Bush must go. Kerry drew cheers from an overflow crowd at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park when he said, "This is the Show-Me State, and we're here to show George Bush the door."

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Candidates: Bush must goexternal link

• ARIZONA: Hoping to revive his flagging presidential campaign, the state's largest newspaper endorsed Joe Lieberman today, saying the centrist Senator "embodies the ideals and issues central to the successful Arizona." Lieberman, who also received the support of the Manchester Union-Leader in New Hampshire, placed fifth in the Granite State.

The Arizona Republic: Be bold, Arizonaexternal link

• SHIFTING GEARS: Facing a new Democratic front-runner in John Kerry, President Bush's re-election campaign is quietly shifting gears, preparing for the possibility it will confront a war hero and current senator.

USA Today: Bush preps for possible run against Kerryexternal link

Compiled by John Mercurio


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