DODD ANNOUNCES KEY SOUTH CAROLINA HIRES
Senior Advisor, Political Director, Press Secretary To Lead Palmetto State Team
COLUMBIA - Senator and Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd's campaign today announced the hiring of three experienced Democratic operatives to lead Dodd's South Carolina effort.
Ashley Cooper will serve as Senior Advisor for South Carolina, Heyward Bannister, of Columbia as state Political Director, and Michelle Macrina will be the campaign's Press Secretary.
"No one knows South Carolina better than Ashley, Heyward and Michelle," Senator Dodd said. "All over the state, my campaign is attracting an effective, experienced and energetic team, and I'm happy to have Ashley, Heyward and Michelle to offer counsel and guidance."
"Senator Dodd is very fortunate to have Ashley Cooper advising him in his South Carolina Campaign," stated Waring Howe, Jr., DNC member and Charleston County Democratic Party Chair. "By building on his work experience with Senator Fritz Hollings and his legal work now, Ashley knows the issues, knows the politics and knows the people of South Carolina."
"I have known Heyward for over 40 years," stated former South Carolina State Representative Joe Brown of Columbia, "and I can honestly say that Heyward is one of the finest and most outstanding leaders that we have in South Carolina."
"I have worked directly with Michelle over a number of years, and she has a great knowledge of South Carolina politics," said Joe Erwin, Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party. "With Michelle's strong organizational and communication skills, Senator Chris Dodd is very fortunate to have Michelle on his Palmetto State Team."
"Many political watchers already know that Senator Dodd is building a strong team around the country," said Beneva Schulte, Dodd's Communications Director. "Adding these three experienced activists to the team is another step in building a winning organization."
