Departure of Arizona Governor Brewer's Trusted Adviser Kevin Tyne Is a Sign of Things to Come

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Kevin Tyne's tenure as Gov. Jan Brewer's most loyal and trusted adviser came to an end as the governor announced that budget chief Eileen Klein would replace him as her chief of staff.

Tyne will stay on with the Governor's Office for the next few weeks to assist Klein with the transition, but Klein will take over as chief of staff immediately, according to Brewer spokesman Paul Senseman. Tyne will join the Republican Governors Association as an adviser, assisting the organization in Arizona and other Western states.

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Departure of Arizona Governor Brewer's Trusted Adviser Kevin Tyne Is a Sign of Things to Come

Lobbyist Chuck Coughlin described the move as a "collaborative decision" between the RGA, Brewer and Tyne that would allow Tyne to continue assisting the governor if she seeks a full term. One could reasonably determine, Coughlin said, that the move was a step by Brewer toward a 2010 campaign.

"I think it was a place where Kevin thought he could be helpful, and that the team of people that surround the governor, incl...

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