If the feds had moved in without the permission from Gov. Blancho, the President would have violated the Constitution and federal law. It would be impeachment time; especially if Katrina had fizzeled out or gone elsewhere (as some were expecting to do). I suspect a game of gotcha was in play here.
Everyone needs to keep the Gulfport/Biloxi area in their prayers.....
I suspect a big big big big game of Gotcha....