Dole Campaign Loses Top Political Advisor

Consultant Kieran Mahoney left Elizabeth Hanford Dole’s campaign, costing her a top advisor just as her GOP presidential effort appeared to be showing signs of progress. Dole aides and Mahoney said the parting was amicable, although sources close to the candidate suggested it resulted partly from a power struggle. The move was announced after a meeting between Dole and Mahoney, who had assumed an unusual amount of control for a consultant. His departure leaves campaign manager Tom Daffron as Dole’s top advisor.