Posted on 01/08/2007 12:14:20 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
In a signal that he could be open to working more closely with congressional Democrats rather than stonewalling, President Bush plans to name the widely respected Republican lawyer Fred F. Fielding as White House counsel this week, party sources tell TIME. Fielding, who held the same position under President Ronald Reagan, will succeed the President's friend Harriet Miers, who last week announced her resignation, effective Jan. 31. An official who has been briefed on the impending announcement, which could come as soon as Tuesday, called Fielding "the ultimate Washington lawyer-insider — he's the man to see."
"He's the guy who helps you defend your position, stick to your principles, but tries to work out a reasonable compromise," the official said. "He's highly partisan, but he's highly regarded by everyone." The idea came from Chief of Staff Josh Bolten, and Administration officials said they regarded it as a savvy choice. The selection of Fielding, a member of the 9/11 commission from 2002 to 2004, comes as the White House is gearing up for a multitude of investigations — and likely subpoenas — from Democrats, who took control of both chambers of Congress last week with a vow to pursue aggressive oversight and deny the White House blank checks for Iraq or anything else.
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I was hoping for Rick Santorum!!
I think it's good.
I Dunno....Fred Fielding was one of the lead contenders for Deep Throat during the Nixon Administration. He was a white counsel with John Dean during the Watergate upheaval. Considered a moderate and a conciliator. A principle in one of the most prestigious law firms in Washington. Part of the Old Guard.
Depends on what your looking for...If you want someone who advises caution and analysis Fielding is your guy. If you want someone who counsels aggressiveness and confrontation Fielding isn't your guy.
What color is he now?
;->
Oh I love Fred Fielding! I'm very excited about this!!!!
Damn, he must be old.
H.R. Haldeman once accused Fielding of being Deep Throat.
Good news.
Fred Fielding served on the 9/11 Commission, where evidently the Republicans gave Richard Ben-Veniste and Jamie Gorelick anything they wanted; he will be a disaster as White House counsel.
At first glance on Drudge, I got so excited that my heart began racing...I thought he chose the Great One.
It says he was on the 9/11 Commission...he must be the ONLY one that didn't do the talk show circuit afterwards...
But, I am very, very excited about him because both you and HOWLIN like this choice!!!
That makes me so happy!!!
Now that's funny....
Fielding's webpage: http://www.wrf.com/directory.cfm?attorney_id=462
He was a frequent recipent of intelligence briefings; a pleasant gentleman and a very competent person; a good choice and perhaps a sane voice in an otherwise irrational White house.
Oh! I like him. Good choice!
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