The discussion revolves around the appointment of Tony Snow as the White House Press Secretary, exploring his background, qualifications, and the implications of his selection in the context of the Bush administration's media relations. Participants touch on various aspects of his career, previous criticisms of President Bush, and opinions from notable figures in journalism.
Participants express mixed views on Snow's appointment, with some supporting his qualifications and others questioning the potential for change in the administration's press relations. There is no clear consensus on whether Snow is the right fit for the role.
Some discussions reference the complexity of Snow's past criticisms of Bush and the implications of his appointment, but these points remain unresolved and depend on interpretations of his previous statements and relationships.
To Snow's credit, he was a commentator for NPR's Morning Edition.
Snow's appointment is notable in a White House that has a reputation for not suffering criticism. He has had some harsh things to say about Bush.
Snow called the president "something of an embarrassment," a leader who has "lost control of the federal budget," the architect of a "listless domestic policy" and a man who has "a habit of singing from the political correctness hymnal."
Bush shrugged off the criticism. "He's not afraid to express his own opinions," he said of his new spokesman. "For those of you who've read his columns and listened to his radio show, he sometimes has disagreed with me. I asked him about those comments, and he said, 'You should have heard what I said about the other guy.'"
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