Just my useless opinion, but I say fire McClellan (just on principle) - he's a blubbering, bumbling fool and borderline moron. Probably the worst Press Secretary in history. And whomever recommended him for the job is undoubtedly on the DNC payroll.
"And whomever recommended him for the job is undoubtedly on the DNC payroll."
hmmmm. Down here in Texas we have our doubts about his Mom (Carole Keeton Rylander Strayhorn).
Ah yes. If there's a truth in Gergen's suggestion, it's time for McClellan to go. He almost never provides a good response to any attack. Bush is weak when it comes to firing somebody from TX, no matter how bad the appointee is. Perhaps there should be another pressure from conservatives against an unqualified appointee.
I must say that I agree with you on McClellan. He is a clone of that slime Clinton had doing the same job, McWhatisname. He sounds exactly like Clinton's man.
McClellan always seems very hesitant and defensive. It could be helen makes him queasy, that's understandable. But the press smells the blood when he stands behind the podium. And they attack every time. If he would just slap one or two down, he would soon find himself enjoying his role.
Thank you for saying that--he seems far too timid and inept for the position he holds.