Tony Fabrizio, a long-time Republican pollster and strategist, has turned down Donald Trump on his very public offer to have him join his potential 2012 presidential bid, if and when he decides to run.
According to an email sent from Fabrizio to Trump, and obtained by The Daily Caller, Fabrizio spent the weekend mulling the possibility of working with “The Donald” and ultimately decided against it.
From the Daily Caller:
“I spent a good deal of time reflecting over the weekend about our talks and the possibility of working together in your potential campaign,” read an email obtained by The Daily Caller. “While I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to get to know each other better and I am flattered by your considering me for your potential campaign, I respectfully decline the opportunity and therefore withdraw myself from consideration. “
Fabrizio also wrote that he looked forward to meeting Trump’s team “in the field of battle,” leaving open the suggestion that he may be positioning to work for a different Republican presidential aspirant.
During an interview with Meghan McCain of The Daily Beast last week, Trump had floated Fabrizio’s name as an adviser he’d be interested in hiring.
Fabrizio most recently helped Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL) secure his 2010 win.
