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    If anyone needs any more proof that Hillary Clinton will not be Barack Obama’s vice-presidential choice, one need look no further than the Obama campaign’s hiring of Patti Solis Doyle. 
    In politics, there are numerous second acts. Solis Doyle served as Clinton’s campaign manager until she resigned in February. Many blame her for the Clinton’s poor performance in the early stages, saying she grossly mismanaged the campaign. It was only a matter of time when the finger pointing started in the Clinton camp. It may be unfortunate, but it’s typical politics.
    In her defense, the Senator from New York did not exactly set the world on fire after Solis Doyle departed.
    She will serve as the chief of staff for Obama’s future vice presidential pick. This was not an olive branch from the Obama campaign. This was the hiring of a shrewd political operative for their own means. 
    When a top political aide leaves in the middle of a campaign, there is seldom a tearful going away party. No one should expect undying loyalty when a top official is forced out.
    The Clinton team released a statement praising the hire, but insiders anonymously expressed anger and frustration over the move.
    For Solis Doyle, revenge is sweet.

Tom DiBacco