He's got the whole Federal government and the military behind him ..after the decision to evacuate. He only had to have the common sense and the spine to listen to the experts in the weather field and not quibble about legalities or liability issues .. just saving the precious lives of his citizens. What you're seeing now is the meltdown AFTER the realization that he gave the order too late.
I'm guessing that this man will probably end up with millions of $$ in his pocket by the time this is all over in 2-3 years or so, and will likely rival Jesse or Al for Victim of the Decade. And he'll probably be voted back in for many terms, until he decides to take his fortune and "spend more time with his family."
DRUDGE:
NAVY SHIPS AND MARITIME RESCUE TEAMS SENT TO REGION
Tue Aug 30 2005 21:33:11 ET
The Pentagon late Tuesday ordered five Navy ships and eight maritime rescue teams to the Gulf Coast to bolster relief operations as worsening conditions overwhelmed the initial response.
The NEW YORK TIMES plans to report later tonight: One Navy amphibious assault ship, the Bataan, with six Sea Stallion and Sea Hawk helicopters that could be used for search and rescue missions.
The ships will carry food, fuel, medical and construction supplies, as well as hovercraft that can be used for evacuation and search-and-rescue missions.
The Navy was also considering sending the hospital ship Comfort.
STARWISE :)He sounds like Clinton to me.