The South Carolina Republican and Tea Party figurehead joined the conservative think tank as CEO and president after prematurely resigning from the U.S. Senate in 2013, but he was removed by a unanimous board vote Tuesday afternoon. “After a comprehensive and independent review of the entire Heritage organization, the Board determined there were significant and worsening management issues that led to a breakdown of internal communications and cooperation,” Vice President and Chairman of the Board Robert Bluey wrote in a statement accompanying the announcement .
Heritage Foundation Formally Parts Ways With Ex-CEO And President Jim DeMint
