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DEL.ICIO.USThe RGA and why Nick Ayers isn’t looking for a new job
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
According to the Rothenberg Political Report, the Republican Governors Association is attempting to match a long-term strategy initiated by Democrats.
Here’s the part about Sonny Perdue and his former campaign manager, Nick Ayers:
In January, Republican governors changed the RGA bylaws to allow a governor to serve more than a one-year term as chairman.
Proponents of the change hope that removing the honorary status will create some healthy competition for the post, motivate the chairmen to invest in the committee and not allow other governors to ignore the committee for the three years they aren’t up for re-election.
Previously, many governors didn’t think much about the Washington-based RGA when they weren’t running for the office.
The current RGA chairman, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, chose not to be the first to seek a second term to avoid it looking like he changed the rules for his own benefit.
But he is hoping to leave his mark at the committee — and current Executive Director Nick Ayers will be part of that legacy.
RGA Vice Chairman Matt Blunt (Mo.) was slated to become chairman in 2008, but because of his tough re-election race next year, Gov. Rick Perry (Texas) is likely to ascend to the top slot, according to knowledgeable GOP sources.
But as part of the move, Perry has agreed to keep Ayers and other staff on through 2008. The Republican governors’ official vote on the move won’t take place until November, but it is expected to be a formality.
It’s unclear, however, whether future RGA chairmen will buy into the staff-continuity concept.
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By Nick is a waste of Air
September 11, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this
I bet $100.00 Nick is FIRED at the end of 2008.
By J. Tomczak
September 12, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this
I highly doubt that, they have raised more money for RGA than ever before. Nick and Paul have done a wonderful job under Sonny’s leadership and will have another banner year, serving GOP Governors around the country. All Georgians should be proud.
By EARLE
September 12, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this
I have known Nick Ayres since he was a member of the student campaign of Purdue’s first campaign, known to the gen-X Republicans as The Children Of The Corn. He has the ability to do what needs to be done wherever he is. He also buys the beer. I hope he still does.
By EARLE
September 12, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this
I have known Nick Ayres since he was a member of the student campaign of Purdue’s first campaign, known to the gen-X Republicans as The Children Of The Corn. He has the ability to do what needs to be done wherever he is. He also buys the beer. I hope he still does.