Posted on 08/17/2007 11:06:11 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Snow to leave White House before Bush Press secretary cites money as reason for departure The Associated Press Updated: 1:21 p.m. ET Aug 17, 2007
WASHINGTON - White House press secretary Tony Snow said Friday he'll leave sometime before the end of the Bush presidency because of financial pressures.
He declined to say when he would depart, but that, "I'm going to stay as long as I can."
The 52-year-old Snow, the father of three children, earns $168,000 as an assistant to the president but made considerably more as a conservative pundit and syndicated talk-show host on Fox News Radio. He was named press secretary on April 26, 2006.
The White House has been shaken by the resignations of some of President Bush's closest aides. Political strategist Karl Rove announced Monday that he would leave at the end of the month. Longtime Bush adviser Dan Bartlett left earlier this year and Andrew Card left earlier as Bush's chief of staff.
Bush's term ends on Jan. 20, 2009.
"I will not be able to make it to the end of this administration, just financially," Snow said. "This job has been such a pleasant surprise in how much I like it. I love it."
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> Thanks, dinasour, I thought that I had.
Yes, I guess you did. Odd
Odd can be good, dinasour.
Twice the Snow, don’t cha know? ;-)
Tony would not want to have the media speculating on his health.
Tony is too honest a guy to lie, money was a part of it, but I am guessing not THE major reason.
No, only asking others to join.
Oh really?!
Tony doesn’t lie. We might not like everything he says but he does NOT lie.
Thanks for the ping.
I will miss seeing him battle the press hounds, but understand that he feels he needs to leave.
For me-—:*(
He has served this president very well; he will leave on such a very high note— and now he will have more time with his family. Good for him.
For me-—:*( (Isn’t this all about me? LOL)
Maybe he will be back on the radio—**WOOF** ;*)
Can't wait to have him back (with us) on the radio and back with FNC (I hope)!
Think they'll give him his own show - boot Greta?!
HA! HA! HA! (Hence Tony's graying hair!)
Yes indeed it is.
Still praying for him and I am sure his health is weighing on him as well. Whatever he wants to do, may God Bless him.
You’re welcome, Shelayne. You wrote a wonderful post, thank you.
:-) I would be very happy if he were on the air again, but any decision he makes about a job will be the right one.
I agree with you.
I hope he is around for a long long time in any capacity. He reminds me of that rare class of professor who you enjoyed no matter what he was teaching. Even if you disagree with his opinion, he was aways worthy of respect.
It would be great if Tony wanted to do another show, but maybe he’s found a better opportunity.
Having dealt recently with cancer it is an expensive disease and an eye opening experience.
When ole Doc walks in and says pal or gal you got the big one you spend what ever it takes to beat the disease whether or not your HMO says it is OK or that they will pay.
It dose not take long to go through a life time of savings trying to make sure your life is being extended by every available chance known to medicine.
All of a sudden, concern for having security for the future becomes just making it to the future.
You can die from any cancer, in fact colon cancer is very deadly.
Tony has served his nation well. He should be praised and thanked. Now, he should go and do what’s best for Tony. Our prayers and thanks go with him.
I think the cost of treatment of his illness has something to do with it
I believe you are right as much as I hate it. We all need to pray for him and his family.:(
> Think they’ll give him his own show - boot Greta?!
Boot O’Reilly!
Give Greta’s slot to Michelle Malkin.
Well, I can dream.
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