McCain’s national, Iowa press staff call it quits

The national press staff of Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) presidential campaign is calling it quits Monday, continuing an exodus of staffers from the campaign.

{mosads}Brian Jones, Matt David and Danny Diaz are all leaving the campaign today, and one aide said that McCain’s Iowa press person, Tim Miller, will also resign.

“It has been my sincere honor and privilege to serve Sen. John McCain,” Diaz said in an email. “Best of luck to each and every one of you in the days and weeks ahead.”

One aide to McCain who is leaving said the end came after a rough couple weeks, but most involved wanted to help McCain enjoy a smooth transition after campaign manager Terry Nelson and senior adviser John Weaver resigned last week amid dismal second quarter fundraising reports.

The press staffers have a history with Nelson, and apparently their decision to leave was wholly influenced by Nelson’s departure.