Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Scott McClellan Pushed Out; Rove Loses Policy Duties; More Changes Coming
To no one's surprise, White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan is leaving.
Scotty's credibility is at zero. It has been tough trying to explain why statements that obviously are untrue are really not untrue. The tipping point may have been when it was confirmed that Bush authorized the leaks, despite having vowed to get rid of anybody who leaked.
Skinner at Democratic Underground posted the list of the real reasons why Scotty is leaving.
The Republican old guard is reasserting itself as Bush's approval ratings keep hitting new lows. Howard Fineman points out today that it's basically all over for Bush.
Also, significantly, Karl Rove is losing his policy portfolio after barely a year.
Other shoes will drop. Scotty won't be the last to be pushed out.
Scotty's credibility is at zero. It has been tough trying to explain why statements that obviously are untrue are really not untrue. The tipping point may have been when it was confirmed that Bush authorized the leaks, despite having vowed to get rid of anybody who leaked.
Skinner at Democratic Underground posted the list of the real reasons why Scotty is leaving.
The Republican old guard is reasserting itself as Bush's approval ratings keep hitting new lows. Howard Fineman points out today that it's basically all over for Bush.
Also, significantly, Karl Rove is losing his policy portfolio after barely a year.
Other shoes will drop. Scotty won't be the last to be pushed out.
