Praying for you, Tony. Got to be one of the toughest decisions of your life, but Our Dear Lord is right at your shoulder ... He will provide your answers and right direction.
It surely would take your incredible insight and expertise out of '06 AND '08, and that would be a loss. You would be a fantastic voice for the White House, and I also imagine the travel obligations would be challenging. But, when you add up the columns of pro and con, I'm imagining that, other than a call to the clergy, there can't be a greater call to service than one from the President, and if it's meant to be, that's the call you'll hear in your heart.
Whoooooaaaa! Thanks for the ping mo.
Tony, friend, I'm praying for you. And will support any decision you make because I know you are making it prayerfully and with careful consideration of all factors too.
Here's a thought. Maybe if the actual press secretary job doesn't seem to be the ticket, you could hire yourself out as a consultant. :^)
Seriously, you'd be a great asset to the WH. God knows they need help with communications...