Ed Cox may not be the best-known figure among the Republicans hoping to challenge Hillary Clinton next year. He does, however, seem determined to surround himself with the most connected campaign team, announcing today the hiring of the Rove-connected consulting firm Olsen & Shuvalov to help with national fund-raising.
While it is not standard practice for statewide candidates in New York to trumpet ties to Karl Rove & Company, Bush for President and the Republican National Committee – as Cox does in his latest release – it makes perfect sense if you’re trying to convince certain G.O.P. officials that you’re not a lightweight who needs to be moved aside for Jeanine Pirro.
Your move, Mr. Minarek.
