Chertoff (brought to prominence by none other than Rudy Giuliani, then was appropriated by GHWB, embraced by the Clintonistas, and then catapulted to his current position by GWB.
Want to know something really "funny"? He is being floated as a possible replacement for Alberto Gonzales, should Gonzales get the axe.
Just wanted to call attention to your post. Michael Chertoff's career was launched by Giuliani and he was enthusiastically supported for his current position by Giuliani.
He would no doubt have a prominent position in any (God forbid) Giuliani administration.
GREAT post. He is also the only US Attorney NOT FIRED by Clinton, when he fired the dozens in 93, IIRC. Sorry for late reply.