Is Ted Olsen running?
For atty general or some other cabinet position. I am sure RG cut some kind of deal....
Ted Olson is many things, but what I am reading here on this thread bears little resemblence to him at all. This is very simple, people. There was no deal cut. Ted was Sollicitor General, founder of the Federalist Society, argued Bush v. Gore, is probably one of the most well-known and respected lawyers in America and believe me, he is not sniffing around for the AG spot.
Ted has known Rudy for some 30 years. Ted is extremely loyal to his friends. This is a friendship that has withstood the test of time and transcends any political disagreement they may have. Ted is not a rigid movement social conservative -- that is not to say that he is not pro-life, etc. He is. But this move makes perfect sense to those of us who know him -- he is a rare, rare person in the political world who actually puts friendship and personal loyalty above politics. He genuinely thinks the world of Rudy and sees qualities that he truly believes would make him a fine President.
There is no deal cut here for AG or anything else. This is, in some ways quite refreshingly, about friendship.
I may not agree with his choice, but I understand it.