Tony Snow Undecided on White House Press Job

Newsmax.com ^ | 4-20-2006 | Carl Limbacher

[joyspring777]

Fox News Radio host Tony Snow said Thursday that he had yet to make up his mind about accepting a possible offer to succeed Scott McClellan as White House press secretary, saying his family would have "veto power" over any decision.

"I will tell you what I'm doing when I have a clue [myself]," Snow told his radio audience. "That does not happen to describe my state of mind right now. I don't have a clue so I'm not going to give you any news scoops."

Snow didn't deny a report that he had talked with the White House about the job and noted that if he decided to accept, they would make the announcement first.

The former speechwriter for Bush 41 weighed the pros and cons on the air.

"The most attractive thing about an offer from the White House at a time like this is not the glory of being treated like a piñata by Helen Thomas, but instead, you've got to put your money where your mouth is."

But Snow said the most fundamental consideration was his family.

[johnny7]

Not bad... how about John Lovitts? He's probably a 'flammin lib... but his style would be good.

[Ike]

I think we need Tony unencumbered by loyalty and unmuzzled by the administration. I always look forward to his analysis - I'd hate not to have it.

[Kenny Bunkport]

Some on a thread yesterday suggested Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

[Beckwith]

I can't think of a single reason for Tony Snow to take that job.

[Kenny Bunkport]

The one thing I want to see in the new secretary is an emphasis on respect and professionalism from the reporters

Maybe they could get Don Rickles with an Edward R. Murrow sock puppet.

[BW2221]

Good choice. Can you imagine what Ann Coulter would say to Helen Thomas. By the way, are they even the same sex?

[Stultis]

I'd love to see Tony take the job, but if not, how about Zell Miller? He could keep a set of dueling pistols set out on a table next to the lectern, ready for action.

[manwiththehands]

NO! DON'T DO IT, TONY! You're too affable. And I mean that as a sincere compliment.

[PPHSFL]

That is a really great quote! Where did you get it?

[TASMANIANRED]

General Honore.

Lets not get stuck on stupid.

Wouldn't I love to hear that addressed to the Washington press corpse.( pun)

[Wristpin]

I can't think of a single reason for Tony Snow to take that job.


The whole republican PR machine is a train wreck! Whoever takes that job will be pushing a big rock up a hill.

[G3]

Would not that be great if Mark was the Press Sec. I would tune in just to see it every day. But alas only in our dreams!!

[1L]

In fairness, it isn't like he couldn't go back to doing exactly what he's doing now after 2-3 years of that nonsense.

[DTogo]

Ping the Snowflakes?

[deport]

Personally, I'd like to see Ann Coulter get the job.

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IMO, she's too much of a head strong individual and I doubt could toe the line on the administration policies and decision.... Can you see her defending the nomination of Miers?..... If not then don't expect her to be ever considered for the position. JMO.

[gogeo]

It would definitely involve short term pain for long term gain. He's still undergoing chemo and it would involve a pay cut. Who knows what they would do with his show?

It would enhance his worth at the end of his service, though.

[bill1952]

A long time ago, I twisted it out of the following quote and have used it from time to time:

"I think that, as life is action and passion, it is required of a man that he should share the passion and action of his time at peril of being judged not to have lived."

- Oliver Wendell Holmes

[UncleSamUSA]

I think Tony Snow should turn the offer down.

I think he would be much more effective and valuable to the Republican and Conservative cause in 2006 AND 2008 as an independent analyst with a broad reach to his audience via his radio show and frequent Fox TV appearances...

than he could ever be acting as a daily pinata for the biased and agenda-driven interrogations by the hags and blowdried windbags that make up the MSM White House press corps.

Tony is great and a valuable asset to the Conservative Cause. Lets keep him right where he is.

IF someone like Dan Senor is willing to give it a go, he might be an excellent choice.

[Cobra64]

If he takes the job, he'll be in for a seriesly hugh pay cut.

[Cobra64]

Personally, I'd like to see Ann Coulter get the job.

Helen, I told you to sit down and SHUT UP!