Tony Snow to Replace Scottie?

[leftchick]

I just heard that on CNN. IT is "one of the names thrown around". :crazy:

[rodeodance]

1. they have been saying it for a few days now.

[leftchick]

2. apparently so

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,192250,00.html

WASHINGTON — With a few personnel shifts going on in the White House, there's speculation that presidential spokesman Scott McClellan may be looking to step down.

One of the people the White House has approached as a possible replacement for McClellan is FOX News Radio host Tony Snow. The White House discussed the possibility with Snow as recently as this week.

Snow, who hosts "The Tony Snow Show," once served as a speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush.

[H2O Man]

3. From the administration's

position, it may be their best choice. I can't think of anyone who is a better pick for them.

Scott had humiliated himself in a number of ways, none more significantly than chumping himself on the Rove & Libby were not involved with the leak. One suspects that if, for example, the administration were aware that Fitzgerald was presenting information on Rove and Hadley in late April and early May to the new grand jury, and that there was a good chance both will be indicted, Scott might not be the chap they want fronting.

A month ago, I discussed Rove's position with a journalist interested in the Plame scandal. My thought on the rumors that Rove might be cooperating with Fitzgerald, and trying to strike a deal, was that Karl would be intent on not having to quit the White House. DUers will recall that last October, in the 72 hours before the Libby indictments, it was announced Rove & Libby would resign if indicted. Then Rove's position changed: he was considering an "unpaid leave."

I would think that the Plame scandal plays some role in all of this. The only question is to what extent.

Tony Snow is perhaps needed to put a more mature face on the news coming forth from the White House. He has a far better relationship with the WH corps who were finding it sport to spank Scott.