Okay folks I know Bolton has been diaried to Death but I think this is important for 3 reasons.
- It was on page A 01 of the WP so thats good news, everyone in Washington saw this.
- Powell saying bad things about Bolton, this makes the white house look bad to the American people especially some centerists.
- Bolton is crazy we don't need that face to be the one up infront of the world.
Here is the link.
Money Quote:
"Former secretary of state Colin L. Powell is emerging as a behind-the-scenes player in the battle over John R. Bolton's nomination as ambassador to the United Nations, privately telling at least two key Republican lawmakers that Bolton is a smart but very problematic government official, according to Republican sources. "
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7420-2005Apr21.html?nav=rss_politics
So we now know that Powell has spoke in negitive terms about Bolton directly to 2 republican Senators.....thats news and it may be the end of Bolton if those Senators believe Powell.
While we all may hate Powell a good potion of swing voters love him....So anything he says can help our side. And if he is noticably not supporting someone then you have to pay attention becasue the rethugs miss his absence.
Anyway.....I wonder if we can get Powell on the record? I wonder if he's ready for that book deal?