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that has become increasingly conservative, obviously disappointed Ms. Dillard.
Yet nowhere does it say that a press secretary’s role is a policymaking one, and Ms. Dillard simply either failed to realize the scope of her responsibilities or chose to ignore them.
Whatever her feelings and disappointment, she has to be given credit for getting out of an untenable situation, even if she did have several helping hands.
As political analyst Larry Sabato said, “She was unhappy with Gov. Wilder and dissatisfied with the operation for some time.” And besides, when the top two people in the administration are against you, it is obviously time to look for work elsewhere.
Gov. Wilder has been doing a lot of complaining recently about how badly the press is treating him, although most of the unflattering publicity has been of his own making. Ms. Dillard’s replacement will be Glenn Davidson, 37, a savvy pro with lots of political experience and a deep knowledge of the way things work. With Gov. Wilder’s coqperation, he may be able to get the press operation back on track.
(Editor's Note: John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 7th District U.S. Rep. D. French Slaughter Jr. Opinions ex■ pressed are his own.)
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