Weaver began searching hard for a candidate who would give him a way in. We are grateful beyond words that at no time was John Weaver in the physical presence of any of the members of The Lincoln Project, the statement concluded. Its old school, but it works. The Texas-based Republican will be interviewed by academic Larry. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Less than two months after his falling out with Snyder in 2010, Weaver was in a dispute with another high-profile outsider candidate whose gubernatorial hopes he had once nurtured: maverick Democrat Tim Cahill. They made a mistake that others have made about Trump, adds the other person close to Trump. At the time, Cahill was state treasurer of Massachusetts, and had decided to launch an independent bid for Bay State governor. till the end of 2001). Weaver and another longtime aide told McCain that if he got rid of Nelson, he would be getting rid of them, too. After the John McCain heartbreak, Weaver wanted a way back into the business, redemption. They were inappropriate and it was because of my failings that this discomfort was brought on you, he said. Not that this should make the Giuliani camp nervous a bit. Don't Miss: Was Angela Hession Aware Of Her Husband John Weaver's Sexual Overtures? His work for Gramm, which would span three decades, eventually brought him into contact with an array of Republican luminaries, from Roger Ailesthe media consultant on Gramms 1984 Senate runto a young Karl Rove. Then there were Weavers expenses. US voters must unite under 'moderate' to oust Trump - key Republican Fact: Angela has a bother who participated alongside her at John McCains Straight Talk Express campaign. At the same time, Maldonado was demanding, with increasing urgency, more for his money. Once the candidate came back from China in May 2011, things began to go south. At a follow-up meeting over coffee, Weaver regaled her with stories of his success on the just completed Snyder campaign. "He's the perfect guy to reset the Trump brand," one recalls Davis saying of Weaver. Then, in 2002, he was diagnosed with cancer. -- will make the guest list. Dating a few years, the two then got engaged in early 2007. ga('ads.send', { (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Lincoln Projects co-founder John Weaver has been released from his duties after allegedly living a secret life.