In recent days there’s been much talk of President Bush making changes in White House staff.
Well, forget it. Bush says he doesn’t wanna. Nyah nyah nyah. Terence Hunt reports for the Associated Press:
The White House on Monday rebuffed calls for a staff shakeup, the firing of Karl Rove and an apology by President Bush for the role of senior administration officials in the unmasking of CIA operative Valerie Plame. …
… Republicans and Democrats alike have urged Bush to begin remaking his presidency by bringing in fresh advisers with new energy to replace members of a team worn down by years of campaigning and governing. But administration officials said that was not in the works. …
… “There’s no discussion of staff changes beyond the usual vacancies that occur or beyond filling the vacancy that the vice president did as well,” McClellan said.
This doesn’t surprise me at all. Bush’s White House staff is not so much a staff as it is a coccoon of co-dependency, a team dedicated to the care and maintenance of Bush’s mighty persona. New people might actually try to follow their job descriptions and be staff, rather than enablers. That would not do at all.
Bush needs his old gang around him, because they are extensions of himself.
Doesn’t surprise me one bit either. Dumbo can’t fly without his Turd Blossom mojo.
Somewhat unrelated: I haven’t heard why Libby was on crutches the day he resigned. Bid for sympathy? Or is that why they call him “Scooter”?
bush does not know any fresh blood that will be loyal even in light of treason. he also can’t trust anyone who might find the truth.
frankly, i like the fact he won’t do this because he will continue on the same course and continue to fail. just watch when bush starts to try to regain his momentum, sos of s.s., tax cuts, etc. anything bush wants to do the majority of the public knows they will get screwed.
very good article at the american conservative site. i am not a fan of pat buchanan’s by any stretch but he seems to be turning.
I’m not sure what article was referenced at the american conservative site – more information, please?
Pat Buchanan? Turning into what? Yikes.
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