Mark Penn Out?

Statement from Maggie Williams

After the events of the last few days, Mark Penn has asked to give up his role as Chief Strategist of the Clinton Campaign; Mark, and Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates, Inc. will continue to provide polling and advice to the campaign. Geoff Garin and Howard Wolfson will coordinate the campaign's strategic message team going forward.

What's the difference between what he was doing before and now? If it's a resignation, then any continuing contact just smells of a smokescreen. They want him to continue kitchen sink tactics while no longer appearing to be part of the campaign. Just more bullshit.