[Phsstpok]

Although I have been in agreement with you in the past PR efforts of the White House, I think they are beginning to change (hiring Tony Snow was a stroke of genius).

I think our president performed his own Britt Hume caliber smackdown of his "handlers" by hiring Tony and turning over the communications strategy in large part to him.  It was a very public declaration that the "rose garden" strategy of the "professional politicians" was a bust.  Dubya brought in a grown up and gave him his marching orders: "Fix It!"

Tony is, indeed, a brilliant choice and he is performing beyond anyone's expectations... except ours, since we always knew just how good he was. 

[Miss Marple]

I agree. The departure of Andy Card helped.

I undestand the thinking of those who were disinclined to engage wih the press, but times are different now.

I believe we will see a continuing aggressive position by both the White House and the RNC.

[Bahbah]

Tony is, indeed, a brilliant choice and he is performing beyond anyone's expectations... except ours

;)

[maica]

I just now watched my tape of the Mrs Greenspan-Mr Schumer MTP interview. It was a career ender for her as bad as Mrs Maury Povich's rendition of "Thanks for the Memories" was for Connid Chung.

Mitch McConnell actually put his hand on the arm of Schumer, butted in and rescued the show. It was really, really weird. She would not stop hounding Schumer about supporting the Conn. dem candidate for Senate after he beats Lieberman.