After all the leadership shown by other state and local officials during disasters, the public expects Blanco, Nagin, and their staffs to take the lead on disaster recovery. It's obvious to the public that Blanco & Nagin are falling far below the high standard set by Rudy Giuliana, George Pataki, Jeb Bush, and others. No amount of spinning and Fed-bashing will change that perception by the public.
Sorry, that should read Rudy Giuliani in post 116.