Scott is a nice guy, but has zilch ability to wield a covert scalpel, let alone even think about it. He's too programmed.....almost robot-like. Not much thinking on his feet, at all.
I know comparisons are odious, but as the Bush administration's voice to the world, McLellan rates about two forks on a ten-piece place setting.
Leni
I don't agree. I found Ari Fleischer a tad offensive. Actually, more than a tad, often quite evasive and it suggested a questionable standard that he was representing.
I realize McClellan seems a tad juvenile, perhaps sophomoric and pliable, but I also think that's an appearance, as in, he's more substantitive underneath that, just far more reserved than was Fleischer, certainly far less theatrical than was Fleischer.
I was relieved to see Fleischer depart. As talented as he was, glad to see him depart. Not a criticism so much as I think McClellan is due far more respect but seems to get passed over due to his lack of Fleischer-style theatrics.
Give McClellan more credit for knowing what he's doing. He's handling a pack of snapping cane toads and doing it well, don't be misled here.