Is Josh Bolten still looking for his telephone directory? Is it possible that the White House didn't call the head of the House intel committee before telling the media that it would nominate Michael Hayden to be the new CIA director? This would be the White House with a new chief of staff who wants to improve relations with Congress? Or did they call and hear opposition and proceed with their choice anyhow?

Incidentally, was told that Rockefeller was not told in advance that Goss was out, Roberts was given a heads up, and according to his staff, at least Hoekstra's staff director did not know about it until it was on CNN. Jane Harman's staff seems to indicate she had a heads up too.

Posted by Laura at May 8, 2006 07:40 AM