[Liz]

ping

[Fracas]

Clarke is in favor now because he still has 'inside info' and is trashing the WH. In D.C., 'inside info' fades fast and when he's no longer an insider, he'll be out in the cold with the old news. The old 'what have you done for me lately' applies nowhere more than in D.C.

There's a 'Clarke' in every industry. In some circles this is known as the 'indepensible man'. The company just can't run without him....he sees the big picture....he's been there for years and knows lots of little tantalizing tidbits. He is also not trusted with some pertinent information because he breaks one rule: HE CAN'T KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT.