[mewzilla]

43 is notoriously loyal. If Brown's out, it's because he screwed up. And 43's going to hold him accountable.

[Soul Seeker]

True- Bush doesn't fire people just because under fire.

More likely Brown didn't want to take the heat and stepped down. Wrong choice, imo, but can't stop him.

[blaquebyrd]

I don't think Trent Lott would back you up on that.

[RobbyS]

Falling on his sword.

[fooman]

they will want rummy next

[P-Marlowe]

43 is notoriously loyal. If Brown's out, it's because he screwed up. And 43's going to hold him accountable.

Apparently Bush was serious when he said that the federal response was unacceptable. I suspect that Brown's head was already on the platter at that point. I also suspect that Bush had determined to replace him even before the Dems started asking for his head.

I hadn't heard Bush defending the federal response up to this point. That did not bode well for those who were in charge.

[YaYa123]

yep! You gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em....and Bush does.

[Ichneumon]

43 is notoriously loyal. If Brown's out, it's because he screwed up. And 43's going to hold him accountable.

That's exactly my feeling as well.