[dormee]

Yes, this is a great bombshell but we will probably not see it anywhere other than Fox. I am really afraid that Clarke's testimony will prove to be the undoing for Bush. Also, why the heck won't Condi Rice appear before the panel?

[sinkspur]

I am really afraid that Clarke's testimony will prove to be the undoing for Bush. Also, why the heck won't Condi Rice appear before the panel?

Another naysayer. You and gswilder ought to get a room.

[WHBates]

I believe she is but not in a public session.

[cwb]

From what I understand Condi has already given 4 hours of testimony to the panel. Since her position is still as in active NSA director, there are many things that cannot be discussed in public. The Democrats can get anything they want answered from her at anytime, but would prefer to humiliate her in public.

[IPWGOP]

Why the heck won't Condi appear before the panel?

because it would break precedent... I have a friend who worked in the U.S. Senate for many years and he explained it to me: Condi is part of Bush's STAFF. Direct insider. Rummy and Powell are not part of Bush's STAFF. They are in a different category. It's a world of difference which category these folks are in as to protocol and precendent concerning this. That's why she's not appearing.