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Posted on 04/20/2006 1:59:05 PM PDT by joyspring777
Press Secretary Mark Levin to Helen Thomas: "Get outta the Press Room, ya big dope!"
If he takes the job, he'll be in for a seriesly hugh pay cut.
I agree Tony's analysis is always spot on. But, the vast majority of the time he's commenting on the administration's inability to get a clear, concise message out. Here's his chance to do something, other than talk, about it.
IMHO, Tony should take the job for a year or fifteen months and help the administration regain its footing. Sign a deal with Fox radio and return after completing this much needed public service.
I agree. The question will be whether he wants to be numero uno on a news network like Cronkite and the others in the old lamestream media. Regardless, I think Tony should do what's best for him, and his family.
I saw Tony's interview with Bill O'Reilly tonight. BOR was strongly encouraging him to take the job, and it seemed that his selection was likely. I think he'd be excellent in the role, though I will also miss his 'unleashed' commentary--not to mention his role as a FReeper.
As it stands now, if Tony doesn't take the job, it will be recorded as a defeat for the President, further marginalizing him and his administration.
Mark Levin to Magnus Uno Clymer:
"David, yer a moron!"
I can. First of all, the failures of the Bush admin. are not in what they do, but in how it is reported. Tony is very good at looking calmly at facts, and reporting what is most important, rather than latching on to sound bites.
Second, the job needs someone who knows the press - and Tony does.
Third, and most important, Tony knows that Americans sometimes need to sacrifice something for the good of our country. Our military do it all the time, and Tony is one of the first to applaud them. Their families also sacrifice for us. This might be the time when he and his family can do what we need.
If Tony knows someone who is better for the job, then he should say who that is, and turn it down. I don't know who that would be.
Lastly, I think that a stint as Press Secretary could be a big career boost for him - maybe so, maybe not. But doing service to the country is always a satisfaction, I'd think.
Tony said on Mr. O's show that the position would allow him more time with his family.
Pretty, sharp, and a Republican too?
Government jobs are low paying compared to the entertainment industry (meaning news). Yes, but it prestige. I'm guessing he has some money from his previous gigs.
Wrong move ... The White house Press Secretary is not a repoprter and is not in a position to express his own opinion - That is simply not the job.
It would be a total waste of his talents.
Did you watch him on O'Reilly today?
Just my opinion but I don't think Tony is tough enough for this job. Way too nice a guy to throw to the wolves in the Washington press corps. We need a real take no prisoners type. I wish I could name one (sorry but Ann Coulter and Laura Ingraham are busy.)
I'd rather see Brit Hume as White House Press Secretary. Tony Snow can't read a teleprompter.
I think Tony Snow would make a GREAT Press Secretary. Ari Fleischer was effective as a "nice guy". Another famous journalist, Bill Moyers, also served as White House Press Secretary for LBJ from July 1965 to February 1967 - here's a complete list of all Press Secretaries going back to 1937:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_Press_Secretary
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I wonder about his recent bout in the health area.
Tony Snow.......Milquetoast personified!
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