Evan Thomas' source is probably another one of those "GOP-insiders" and "Republican strategists" that his type always mentions in their articles, and never name. I don't believe that for a second!
A side note, Evan Thomas's grandfather was
Norman Thomas, the old Socialist Party leader in the U.S.
Isn't Evan Thomas the one who predicted that the media's support of the DNC would be worth at least 15 points for Kerry?!
Looks like he's still trying, only this time his focus is the President's job approval rating . . .
Too late Thomas: The President has been re-elected and will be 'in your face' for 3 more years!!
Those of us who have followed GWB every step of the way through photographs these past five-plus years know him better than anyone else other than his own family.
To Thomas, first I would say that if GWB is such a tyrant to work for, how come people of the caliber of Andy Card, Karen Hughes, Condi Rice, and even that Democrat, Norm Mineta, have worked for him for years?
To those of us who know him so well, I would say that GWB definitely has a tough side. I wouldn't be surprised if he is something of a demanding boss who does not suffer fools gladly. But we also know he is a deeply warm, caring, often funny man who wears his heart on his sleeve. There is absolutely zero artifice in the man in every aspect of his life. I have no doubt that's true in the office as well as in public. The personality type shows so much of the inner person will show both the sweetness and the temper, and everythign in between. Doesn't bother me a bit.