Speaking of Elmendorf, the Kerry campaign has lately relied on him and campaign strategist Bob Shrum--talented political operatives, but not especially telegenic ones--to wage war on the chat shows.

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Speaking of Elmendorf, the Kerry campaign has lately relied on him and campaign strategist Bob Shrum--talented political operatives, but not especially telegenic ones--to wage war on the chat shows. But some political reporters and political operatives are wondering why the campaign hasn't put press aide Stephanie Cutter or senior advisor...