richard burkeRichard Berke, executive editor at Politico, is leaving after a ten-month stint due to a disagreement over strategy with its founders.

He informed staffers--via a Sept. 7 email—that he has agreed to disagree over strategy with Jim VandeHei and John Harris.

The former New York Times assistant managing editor said there is "no acrimony and no drama" connected to his departure.

VandedHei and Harris, in their note, praised Berke's editorial skills, but "we were in agreement that a vibrant and growing publication must have a leadership team that is fully in sync on its mission and how to achieve it."

Bill Nichols, editor at large, will take over Harris' duties on an interim basis.