I don't think the "reassignment" was anything but candy thown to the press. Face it, there is no policy coming from the Bush/Rove administration- so taking Rove off "policy" means nothing. Making a point of saying the decision was made to allow Rove to concentrate on politics and the 06 elections....well duh! thats all Rove is good for- politics- and that's all he's done since Bush was installed. It does mean, however, that the GOPers are scared to death of what will happen if the Dems take either the Senate, or more importantly, the House. Having the filthiest politician of our times working hard in their behalf, the GOPers are going to play hardball x 20.
Posted by T2 at April 20, 2006 10:07 AMDang it, Steve, now you've jinxed it!
Posted by iamcoyote at April 20, 2006 10:16 AMThe wheels of justice, though slow and rusty, sometimes achieve results, but always AFTER a presidential election.
Agree the reduction of power is designed to soften the shock of impending Rove removal.
Posted by TIKI AL at April 20, 2006 10:25 AMI hope so.
By the way.......
GORE/FEINGOLD PRESIDANTIAL TICKET 2008
GORE/FEINGOLD PRESIDANTIAL TICKET 2008
GORE/FEINGOLD PRESIDANTIAL TICKET 2008
GORE/FEINGOLD PRESIDANTIAL TICKET 2008
Gore in 8.
Posted by JohnT at April 20, 2006 10:50 AMThe thought had crossed my mind--about why Rove's position was changed. I just wish someone would actually be indicted for leaking Plame's name, rather than for lying to investigators.
Posted by CG at April 20, 2006 12:20 PMJosh Marshall asks a good question:
Does it strike anyone else as odd that the White House tossed McClellan out the window without having a replacement ready to announce?
Posted by iamcoyote at April 20, 2006 12:24 PMcoyote, that is an interesting point. I know he's said he'll be staying on for the next 2 - 3 weeks to transition with his replacement.
did anyone see the tributes to Scottie on the Daily Show or Olbermann last night? classic.
Posted by ann at April 20, 2006 12:40 PMAnn, I can't stay up that late, I always watch TDS and Colber' Repor' the next day.
Posted by iamcoyote at April 20, 2006 12:43 PMann and prariewolfette, the all-knowing Tivo Gods have revealed the Scottie satire to me also.
I think Keith and Colbert have the best writers.
Posted by TIKI AL at April 20, 2006 03:45 PMFitzmas in the Spring! Oh, how wonderful: sounds like a Broadway play!
"GORE/FEINGOLD PRESIDANTIAL TICKET 2008"
That's a winner...Not.
Posted by Bagley at April 20, 2006 05:06 PMeh, bagley, you would vote for Falwell. Your opinion is way out of the mainstream.
Posted by Ga6thDem at April 20, 2006 05:26 PMSpell check Bagley, spell check....
Posted by Steve Soto at April 20, 2006 06:23 PMGORE/FEINGOLD PRESIDANTIAL TICKET 2008
would clean the clock of whatever loser the facist party deigns to throw out there.
Sucks to be you Bagel-troll.
Posted by SnarkyShark at April 20, 2006 07:15 PMYou want change. Edwards/Feingold.
Posted by Judith at April 21, 2006 03:41 AMSteve,
The original post was
"GORE/FEINGOLD PRESIDANTIAL TICKET 2008"
Yes, I know it should be "presidential," but I felt that it was important to maintain the context of the post.
Regards,
Bagley
Posted by Bagley at April 21, 2006 06:18 AM