https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/06/08/ed-rollins-hire-was-michele-bachmanns-first-campaign-mistake/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:28:25 -0400<![CDATA[His hire was also her first real campaign decision. If you&#8217;re not up to speed on the story, here&#8217;s what&#8217;s going on. Rep. Bachmann hired veteran Republican campaign strategist Ed Rollins to manage her campaign. Campaign managers have to carry a few qualities, among them toughness, a bit of ruthlessness, communications and fundraising savvy (and there are many qualities packed into those two qualities), and a certain ability to provide useful leadership and simultaneously blend into the background. That last is because, while they manage the campaign, the campaign isn&#8217;t about them. It&#8217;s about the candidate.]]>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:22:52 -0400<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2011/06/08/ed-rollins-hire-was-michele-bachmanns-first-campaign-mistake-n148413