There's a just-out piece on Joe Trippi in GQ magazine

[kstewart33]

Take a look.

Link: http://us.gq.com/plus/content/?040127plco_trippi

[Skidmore]

1. Well, if that article was supposted to impress me with Joe Trippi

and his abilities, I am now vastly underwhelmed. This article describes the behavior of a petulant teenager, not a 46-year-old man. I'm sorry it to Dean so long to ditch him.

[maddezmom]

2. not very flattering

wonder if they changed the tone of the article after the news came he left the campaign. This wasn't supposed to run until later. :(

[slinkerwink]

4. exactly---another media hatchet job

[Dark Star]

6. After last night's debate,

the show following had a telephone interview with Mr. Trippi.

He professed his continued support for Dr. Dean.

He also broke down several times. It was quite amazing. It's clear this meant a lot to him and I really felt for the guy!

[joshcryer]

7. Yeah, I saw that.

Which is what makes this GQ interview all the more charming. I mean, obviously it could've been framed any number of ways, but I think the overall picture is there, it just depends on your outlook.

What's important to me is whether or not someone is geniune. And I feel 'geniune' from the Dean campaign.

[MidwestTransplant]

8. Yeah, I saw that too

He is not a political hack. It appeared like he really cared.

[absyntheNsugar]

11. Actually it's not

Pretty heartbreaking story about Joe - you really feel for the guy and want to sign up for the Dean campaign after this.

[joshcryer]

3. Hehehe, that was charming.

For some reason I found that quite charming.

[joshcryer]

5. kick!

kick...

[absyntheNsugar]

9. Honestly - this is politics

Tempers flare, egos rise and continue to rise. Trippi is 'maker' - which means he is type A, always on the go, and completely 100% convinced that he is the greatest, capeable guy on Earth. No different than any other man behind the man.

ON EDIT: This article is downright HEARTBREAKING!!! It also shows what a kind and truly good soul Walter Mondale was.

Even if you're not a Dean supporter, yyou should read this article.

[absyntheNsugar]

10. kick

n/t

[Metrix]

12. The Dean campaign knew it was over even before the vote in IA & NH

Even someone as talented as Trippi could not make a sow's ear of a candidate into a silk purse.

[progressivebydesign]

13. Dean is silk n/t

[Metrix]

14. Or perhaps, "slick"

.

[progressivebydesign]

16. Not a typo.

I found your comment about Dean to be pretty rude. I was simply expressing my opinion, too. Have a nice day. :hi:

[progressivebydesign]

15. Good story.. but...

I still maintain that it was way too much about Trippi. Campaign managers should be not seen and not heard. They should move seamlessly through the campaign and the media. When I heard that he was signing autographs, I lost all respect for his management style. I tired of getting emails signed by Trippi, soliciting money. I've noticed the tone of the campaign has already changed a bit since he's gone.

I'm glad he believes in Dean.