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Source: Politico
Early Trump campaign operatives angst about their future as the Republican establishment muscles its way in.
Theyve been with him from the beginning when no one believed he could win, and when the Republican Party establishment wanted absolutely nothing to do with him.
But now, as President-elect Donald Trump builds out his administration, the group of loyalists who helped launch his campaign and powered its stunning early victories are growing worried they wont be getting plum jobs.
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Several say they feel alienated from the transition effort -- especially from Priebus, an establishment figure who will be White House chief of staff. Priebus collided bitterly earlier this year with Lewandowski, who as Trumps first campaign manager hired many of the originals, and played a major role in his June firing.
None of us are exactly Cabinet-level, said one staffer who is among those pining for a job, but so far hasnt been given any promises. Most of us just want to do a good job and help the country, but apparently we don't play the game very well.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/12/trump-original-operatives-frozen-out-232383