Turmoil Claims McCain's Media Team

In the latest defections from John McCain's faltering campaign, his two-man media team has resigned. The ad-making duo, who are veterans of President Bush's campaigns, told friends they hadn't been paid and had no idea when they would be, the Journal reports. McCain planned to begin running ads this fall, and the resignations constitute a setback.

Since McCain replaced his top two advisers 2 weeks ago and put controversial lobbyist Rick Davis in charge, senior staffers have been jumping ship at an alarming rate: To date, more than 12 have quit. Davis's questionable financial dealings, which involve the campaign and run counter to McCain's reputation as a reformer, have drawn unwanted scrutiny to the troubled campaign. (More John McCain stories.)