The Bob Shrum Curse.
Bob Shrum is a Democratic campaign manager. He has managed several successful Senate campaigns and other races. Yet, he has never won a presidential race. In fact, with the loss of John Kerry to George W Bush, Bob Shrum is now 0 for 8 in presidential campaigns. (*)
Some joke that there is a “Shrum curse.” His real problem, however, is his apparent inability to learn from his mistakes.
Rule #1 for Democratic presidential candidates in 2008 should be do not let Bob Shrum work in any capacity in your campaign.