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Tony Snow Undecided on White House Press Job
Newsmax.com ^ | 4-20-2006 | Carl Limbacher

Posted on 04/20/2006 1:59:05 PM PDT by 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.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bush43; foxnews; term2; tonysnow; whitehouse
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To: Sunshine Sister

Press Secretary Mark Levin to Helen Thomas: "Get outta the Press Room, ya big dope!"


61 posted on 04/20/2006 4:36:29 PM PDT by COBOL2Java (Freedom isn't free, but the men and women of the military will pay most of your share)
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To: Cobra64

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



But a hell'va upside in two years after the stint is over, imo.


62 posted on 04/20/2006 5:18:57 PM PDT by deport
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To: 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.

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.

63 posted on 04/20/2006 5:30:31 PM PDT by Right_in_Virginia
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To: deport

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.


64 posted on 04/20/2006 5:50:41 PM PDT by Cobra64
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To: Right_in_Virginia

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.


65 posted on 04/20/2006 5:56:34 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
BOR was strongly encouraging him to take the job, and it seemed that his selection was likely.

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.

66 posted on 04/20/2006 7:04:36 PM PDT by Right_in_Virginia
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To: COBOL2Java; holdonnow
Press Secretary Mark Levin to Helen Thomas: "Get outta the Press Room, ya big dope!"

Mark Levin to Magnus Uno Clymer:
"David, yer a moron!"

67 posted on 04/20/2006 7:28:24 PM PDT by evad
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To: adorno
Yes, I overlooked the later rewards. Based on what he said on O'Reilly, it looks like he'll take it if offered.
68 posted on 04/20/2006 7:33:31 PM PDT by luvbach1 (More true now than ever: Near the belly of the beast in San Diego)
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To: Beckwith
I can't think of a single reason for Tony Snow to take that job.

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.

69 posted on 04/20/2006 7:33:37 PM PDT by speekinout
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To: BW2221

Tony said on Mr. O's show that the position would allow him more time with his family.


70 posted on 04/20/2006 7:34:44 PM PDT by luvbach1 (More true now than ever: Near the belly of the beast in San Diego)
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To: Rumierules
Megan Kendall, perhaps?

Pretty, sharp, and a Republican too?

71 posted on 04/20/2006 7:36:18 PM PDT by luvbach1 (More true now than ever: Near the belly of the beast in San Diego)
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To: luvbach1

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.


72 posted on 04/20/2006 7:36:46 PM PDT by BunnySlippers
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To: joyspring777

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.


73 posted on 04/20/2006 7:38:34 PM PDT by RS ("I took the drugs because I liked them and I found excuses to take them, so I'm not weaseling.")
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To: devolve

Did you watch him on O'Reilly today?


74 posted on 04/20/2006 7:40:49 PM PDT by potlatch (Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
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To: joyspring777

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.)


75 posted on 04/20/2006 8:33:06 PM PDT by InterceptPoint
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To: joyspring777

I'd rather see Brit Hume as White House Press Secretary. Tony Snow can't read a teleprompter.


76 posted on 04/20/2006 9:32:54 PM PDT by Holden Magroin
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To: Holden Magroin; InterceptPoint

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


77 posted on 04/20/2006 10:26:46 PM PDT by clawrence3
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FoxFan ping!

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78 posted on 04/20/2006 10:29:38 PM PDT by nutmeg ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." - Hillary Clinton 6/28/04)
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To: COBOL2Java

I wonder about his recent bout in the health area.


79 posted on 04/20/2006 10:32:06 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: joyspring777

Tony Snow.......Milquetoast personified!


80 posted on 04/20/2006 10:32:48 PM PDT by teldon30 (Far right, elitist, sexist, cynical religious bigot and looter)
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