Matalin Sticking With Fred Thompson

Rumors are flying about more senior level departures from the unofficial presidential campaign of former Sen. Fred Thompson.

But The Fix can knock down one of the major ones: Mary Matalin, a former adviser to Vice President Dick Cheney and longtime Republican political operative, is staying put.

WashingtonPost article

Mary Matalin to Advise Fred Thompson

Mary Matalin, former counselor to Vice President Dick Cheney, is joining presidential candidate Fred Thompson’s team. She will serve as an unpaid adviser.

Matalin is a friend of Thompson and his wife Jeri, Politico.com reports.